Area: Moelwynion, Eryri
I did this stretch numerous times, in both directions, in 2019. The reasons for this foolishness were complicated, but it's always quite hard work and not particularly enjoyable (in my view) between Cribau and Cochion. It is a great way to escape the crowds, however, which is why I took it today. I did a version of this loop the week before doing the Fellsman in April 2019: resulting in a huge amount of mileage and climbing that week. From PyB, I took the route through the woods to the standard Siabod ascent, taking it easy to reach the summit in 46 minutes. Some light rain, then the long and excellent descent to Carnedd y Cribau, with its superb views over Snowdon. The sun then came out for the long and frustrating haul over the lumpy, boggy country towards Cerrig Cochion - constant hidden dips and the occasional waist-deep bog. By Llyn Edno, things improve: it is one of Snowdonia's loveliest lakes, and the terrain becomes kinder for the jog up the northern end of Ysgafell Wen, a complex triple summit. I dropped down to Llynau'r Cwn for a snack and stream dip, as the cloud finally peeled away from Snowdon directly across the valley. Then it was down towards Llyn Llagi via an untrodden spur. North of the stream down to Nantmor (obscure but lovely, I've done it once or twice before), then down the excellent bridleway that cuts across to Gwynant. Along the lake, and then the minor road which eventually gives way to the stony power station track which used to provide a hard descent on the Snowdonia marathon. It is even harder this way round! At the top, it emerges near Pen y Gwryd, after which I'd planned to climb the Miners Track onto the Glyder ridge at Foel Goch. I was too tired, however, so jogged very slowly down Dyffryn Mymbyr instead, which was distinctly unpleasant - 31km/1500m.
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