Walking Britain Cnicht from Croesor
Introduction to Walk 1127
Nat Park - Snowdonia - Moelwyns Moel Siabod Cnicht
County/Area - Gwynedd
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km
Ascent - 1700 feet / 515 metres
Time - 4 hours 50 minutes
Grade - moderate
Cnicht or the Knight is the objective of this Snowdonia walk from Croesor. Cnicht looks very impressive from the valley and involves a middle scramble to reach its summit. The walk continues through wild country before returning to Croesor. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL17 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL17 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL18 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL18 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 115 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 115 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 124 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 124 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Walks from the same start
Other walks nearby
2.3 miles / 3.7 km away
Llyn yr Adar & Llyn Edno
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
3.2 miles / 5.2 km away
Craflwyn circular, near Beddgelert
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan from Beddgelert
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof & Moel Lefn from Beddgelert
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Moel Hebog from Beddgelert
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Beddgelert, Moel Hebog, Meol yr Ogof & Moel Lefn
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Mynydd Sygun from Beddgelert
Grade - moderate
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Moel Hebog, Meol yr Ogof and Moel Lefn from Beddgelert
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km
3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Aberglaslyn and Cwm Bychan from Beddgelert
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.8 miles / 9.3 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
The Wales Coast Path
A single guidebook to walking the whole Wales Coast Path - 1400km (870 miles) the length of Wales from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, described in 57 stages. The route passes through the Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire National Parks and many AONBs and can be linked with the Offa's Dyke Path for a complete circuit of Wales.
More information
Great Mountain Days in Snowdonia
Inspirational guidebook to 40 great mountain day walks and scrambles in Snowdonia. Inspirational routes for all abilities across the National Park with routes up Snowdon and Moel Eilio, the Glyderau, the Carneddau, Eifionydd, Siabod and the Moelwynion, Rhinogydd (the Harlech Dome), Migneint and the Arans and Cadair Idris and the Tarrens.
More information
Map and Compass
An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies.
More information
