Routes up
Craig Lwyd routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge PathHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Capel CurigModerate
The South Ridge Path offers a moderate hike with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, it is a well-trodden path that is suitable for most hikers.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from BethesdaHard
The North Ridge Ascent is a strenuous hike that takes you up the rugged northern slopes of Craig Lwyd, it is best suited for experienced hikers.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 25m · from Capel CurigGrade 2
The East Face Scramble is a challenging route that requires good scrambling skills, it involves steep sections and exposure.
West Gully ClimbClimbing · 2km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from BethesdaGrade 3
The West Gully Climb is a technical climbing route that requires climbing gear and experience, it is a challenging ascent with steep rock faces.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Craig Lwyd today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Lwyd each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 690m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Lwyd 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 07:05, sunset 16:53
9h 48m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:55 and starts 16:02. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:58.
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About Craig Lwyd
Craig Lwyd is 690 m (2,264 ft) high with 9 m of prominence. It is in Snowdonia, Wales. It is the 69th highest of the 152 summits Peakify lists in Snowdonia. The nearest summits are Craig Cwm Amarch (0.4 km), Cadair Idris (1.2 km) and Mynydd Pencoed (0.9 km).
How high is Craig Lwyd?
Craig Lwyd is 690 metres high with 9 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Lwyd?
Craig Lwyd is listed in Snowdonia, Wales.
Are there routes for Craig Lwyd?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Craig Lwyd, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Path (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Lwyd 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 Lwyd?
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.
