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Craig Eigiau routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Llyn Eigiau Car ParkModerate
This route takes you along the north ridge of Craig Eigiau, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced hikers.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Car Park at Tal-y-BontModerate
The East Ridge Ascent provides a scenic route to the summit, with a mix of grassy paths and rocky sections, suitable for those with a good level of fitness.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Llyn Cowlyd ReservoirHard
The West Approach is a longer and more strenuous route, taking you through remote and rugged terrain, ideal for experienced hikers seeking solitude.
South Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Drum Car ParkGrade 2
The South Face Scramble is a challenging Grade 2 scramble that requires good scrambling skills, it offers a more direct and adventurous route to the summit.
Central Gully ClimbClimbing · 3km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Llyn Eigiau DamGrade 3
The Central Gully Climb is a technical Grade 3 climb, requiring climbing equipment and experience, it offers a thrilling ascent for seasoned climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Craig Eigiau today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Eigiau each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 735m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Eigiau each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:52
9h 46m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:57 and starts 16:01. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:57.
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About Craig Eigiau
Craig Eigiau is 735 m (2,411 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 52nd highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Clogwyn Llech Lefn (2.7 km), Pen Llithrig y Wrach (3.1 km) and Pen yr Helgi Du (2.8 km).
How high is Craig Eigiau?
Craig Eigiau is 735 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Eigiau?
Craig Eigiau is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Craig Eigiau?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Craig Eigiau, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Eigiau 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 Craig Eigiau?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
