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Cnicht and Bwlch y Battel from Gelli Iago

By Dave Roberts   

on October 12, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Best Walks in the Moelwynion, Europe, Snowdonia National Park, The Moelwynion, Wales

Cnicht and Bwlch y Battel from Gelli Iago

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

10.67 km

Ascent

636 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

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Cnicht and Bwlch y Battel from Gelli Iago Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Cnicht and Bwlch y Battel from Gelli Iago

An alternative route up one of the iconic Welsh hills. You approach via the pleasant Cwm Gelli Iago, towards the unassuming western faceof Cnicht and wonder what the fuss is all about.

However, on passing through a quiet valley with it’s tarn, this route brings you to the south of the hill and an approach along the more recognisable path from Croesor.

The Route

The original walk we linked to has broken – so we’ll be looking to update this route soon.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Washi of Cnicht

This walk includes the Hewitt of Cnicht

This walk includes the Nuttall of Cnicht

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
10.67 km 636 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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