6 Start Pen-y-Pass Distance 6.1km Ascent 880m

Difficulty Medium

The mirror to Crib Goch across Llyn Llydaw, Y Lliwedd is a staggering mountain in its own right. A descent across its crest completes the Snowdon Horseshoe in grand

(if knackering) style with a near-vertical cliff to your left and an absolutely extraordinary view everywhere else.

Best for fans of airy scrambling not quite ready to tackle Crib Goch.