Cnicht weather forecast & routes (691 m)

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Cnicht routes: 7 ways to the top

Croesor via the south-west ridgeHiking · 3.1 km one way · 530 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Croesor village car parkModerate
A path up the south-west ridge, with a short rocky section near the summit.
Start 157 m3.1 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 631 446 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
- Oriel Caffi Croesor0.1 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Croesor via the south-west ridge GPXFull Croesor via the south-west ridge route guide
Gelli Iago via Bwlch y BattelHiking · 2.0 km one way · 410 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Gelli Iago public pathHard

A hard mountain walk to the summit from Gelli Iago public path.
Start 282 m2.0 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 634 479 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Download the Gelli Iago via Bwlch y Battel GPX Full Gelli Iago via Bwlch y Battel route guide
Llyn Llagi and Llyn yr AdarHiking · 4.4 km one way · 490 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Nantmor lane public path to Llyn LlagiHard
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Nantmor lane public path to Llyn Llagi.
Start 218 m4.3 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 639 489 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
- Caffi Gwynant2.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Llyn Llagi and Llyn yr Adar GPXFull Llyn Llagi and Llyn yr Adar route guide
Rhosydd and the north ridge from CroesorHiking · 7.7 km one way · 570 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Croesor public pathHard
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Croesor public path.
Start 174 m7.7 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 629 447 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
- Oriel Caffi Croesor0.3 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Rhosydd and the north ridge from Croesor GPXFull Rhosydd and the north ridge from Croesor route guide
Cwmorthin, Rhosydd and the north ridgeHiking · 7.7 km one way · 520 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Tanygrisiau public path to CwmorthinHard
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Tanygrisiau public path to Cwmorthin.
Start 226 m7.7 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 682 451 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Cwmorthin, Rhosydd and the north ridge GPXFull Cwmorthin, Rhosydd and the north ridge route guide
Nantmor via CroesorHiking · 6.4 km one way · from Nantmor mapped mountain-path entranceHard
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Nantmor mapped mountain-path entrance.
Start 43 m6.4 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 602 461 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
- Public toilets0.5 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Nantmor via Croesor GPXFull Nantmor via Croesor route guide
Croesor via Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn MawrHiking · 11.6 km one way · from Croesor public pathHard
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Croesor public path, over other tops on the way.
Start 174 m11.6 km to the top
Start grid ref SH 629 447 · Driving directions · By bus or train
Near the start
- Oriel Caffi Croesor0.3 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Croesor via Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr GPXFull Croesor via Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr route guide

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Cloud inversion · 7 days

The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cnicht each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 691m summit.

Dark sky · 7 days

How dark the sky gets over Cnicht each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.

Snow · 7 days

Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.

Sun today

Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:53

9h 47m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:58.

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About Cnicht

Cnicht rises above the village of Croesor, its south-west ridge giving it the pointed profile behind its nickname, the Welsh Matterhorn. It reaches 691m (2267ft) and is a Hewitt, a Nuttall and a HuMP. Cnicht North Top (690m) is 0.4km to the north-east, and Moelwyn Mawr (770m), the nearest higher hill, is 2.2km to the south-east.

The standard route starts at Croesor and follows a path up the south-west ridge. The ridge narrows near the top, and you use your hands for a short rocky section before the summit.

From the summit the ground runs north-east as a broad ridge towards the Moelwyns and the lakes beyond. The view takes in the Moelwyns, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the coast at Porthmadog.

Cnicht is 691 m (2,267 ft) high with 105 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 68th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Cnicht North Top (0.4 km), Moelwyn Mawr (2.2 km) and Moelwyn Mawr North Ridge Top (2.1 km).

Is Cnicht suitable for beginners?

Yes, for fit walkers. The route from Croesor is clear, but the final section involves some easy hands-on scrambling.

Where do you start Cnicht?

Most walkers start from the village of Croesor.

Why is Cnicht called the Welsh Matterhorn?

Its south-west ridge gives it a sharp, pointed profile when seen from the south-west.

How high is Cnicht?

Cnicht is 691 metres high with 105 metres of prominence.

Where is Cnicht?

Cnicht is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.

Are there routes for Cnicht?

Peakify lists 7 routes for Cnicht, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Croesor via the south-west ridge (3.1 km one way, Moderate).

Is it safe to climb Cnicht today?

Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.

What weather information is shown for Cnicht?

The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.

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