Cnicht
Distance: 12.2km (7.57 Miles)
Ascent: 542m (1778ft)
Duration: 5 Hours 10 Minutes
The Cnicht (pronounced K’nik’t) is sometimes referred to as the Matterhorn of Snowdonia, not for its height but for its impressive conical shape. At less than 700m above sea level the peak is far from the highest but still sees many ascents thanks to its impressive and enjoyable southern ridge.
The Cnicht from the valley floor just sitting in the cloud.
Looking across the valley to the slopes of Moelwyn Mawr.
The Cnicht up ahead. We thought this was the summit but its actually just behind this, still in the cloud.
An awesome view back down the ridge to the coast.
The upper reaches of Cwm Croesor.
The summit of the Cnicht ahead and free of cloud! Getting up there involves a short section of easy scrambling.
The impressive summit view.
The summit, looking across the ridge to the north east.
Moelwyn Mawr, 770m.
Looking back to the Cnicht.
Alice enjoying the view.
Llyn Cwm-corsiog.
Massive area of disused quarries.
Maybe some miners cottages.
Looking into one of the Levels. The cold wind coming from down here was chilling!
Heading down one of the paths along the side of the valley.
A view back up the valley to the cloud covered Cnicht.
