bbc.co.uk/walesnature © 2010 wales nature&outdoors Weatherman Walking - Cnicht Approximate distance: 7.2 miles 2 3 4 1 cnicht Start / End N 0.62 miles W E S Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright and database right 2009.All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100019855 The Weatherman Walking maps are intended as a guide to the TV programme only. Routes and conditions may have changed since the programme was made. The BBC takes no responsibility for any accident or injury that may occur while following the route. Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear and check weather conditions before heading out. 1 bbc.co.uk/walesnature © 2010 wales nature&outdoors Weatherman Walking - Cnicht Approximate distance: 7.2 miles A challenging walk up the ‘Welsh Matterhorn’ passing breathtaking mountain scenery and old slate quarries along the way. 1. Croesor Valley and village 4. Blaencwm hydro electric power This beautiful, hidden, hanging valley has station stunning views over the lower reaches of Built in 1904 by Moses Kellow, manager the River Glaslyn, with Porthmadog, the Cob and engineer to the quarries, the power and Cardigan Bay beyond. station provided electricity to the quarry and Croesor village. 2. Cnicht - The “Welsh Matterhorn” Cnicht is a mountain in Snowdonia which forms part of the Moelwynion mountain range and some say it resembles the Matterhorn when viewed from Porthmadog. 3. Slate Mining and Quarrying The remnants of industry are more subtle here and there are plenty of stunning natural landscapes and scenery as well signs of industrial heritage. 2.