Craigysgafn
689m (2263ft)
The Moelwyns, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
Craigysgafn means 'Pile of Rocks' in Welsh.
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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Craigysgafn
Christina Lander walked up Craigysgafn on April 18th, 2018 [from/via/route] Croesor - Cnicht - Moelwyn Mawr - Craigysgafn - Moelwyn Bach - Croesor [with] Dick [weather] Sunny day
Melfyn Parry climbed Craigysgafn on April 17th, 2022 [from/via/route] Started from the car park in Tanygrisiau, walked up to Llyn Cwmorthin before working our way through the old quarry workings at Rhosydd. Followed well defined path to summit of Moelwyn Mawr, then retraced route back a little before dropping down path to then ascend Craig Ysgafn. Lunch at this spot overlooking the Stwlan reservoir before continuing up to summit of Moelwyn Bach. Retraces steps to saddle & then dropped to path to walk along contour of Moelwyn Mawr before ascending path to Moel yr Hudd. Dropped from here to tarmac path & returned to car park. [with] PRC [weather] Bright sunny day, mostly warm. Slightly cooler at altitude.
Andy Buxton bagged Craigysgafn during August, 1965 [from/via/route] Croesor circuit with Moelwyns [with] Dad
Mark Davidson hiked Craigysgafn on August 20th, 2002 [with] Alone [weather] Sunny & warm with good views
Vince Wetton summited Craigysgafn on May 8th, 2013 [from/via/route] Moel-yr-hydd [with] RTM
Robert Taylor-Marriott conquered Craigysgafn on May 8th, 2013 [from/via/route] Route 51: Moel yr Hydd. Moelwyn Mawr NRT.Moelwyn Mawr. Craigysgafn. Moelwyn Bach (MMMB) Completed 08.05.13 [with] Vince Wetton & Robert Taylor-Marriott [weather] Very Fair.
Kath Edwards scaled Craigysgafn on March 10th, 2012 [weather] very poor visability.
Gerald Murphy walked up Craigysgafn on March 29th, 2012 [from/via/route] See walk to Moelwyn Mawr & Moelwyn Bach [with] alone - The views across the Stwlan Dam are beautiful. The descent into Bwlch Stwlan is quite steep but it gives a clear view across to the diagonal scree path you need to follow up Moelwyn Bach.
Paul Booth and Trevor Williams have both walked, climbed & bagged Craigysgafn.
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