There is some uncertainty about the origin of the word Pyg. It is believed that the path was named after Pen y Gwryd Hostel by climbers who stayed there. Another possible origin is that the path was named after Bwlch y Moch (the pass of pigs) since the path crosses it, as it is sometimes spelled as Pig in English. Or it could have been named Pyg due to the fact that this was a path used to carry pyg (black tar) from the Britannia Copper Works in Cwm Glaslyn. The guessing continues!
Distance: 11.3 km / 7 miles
Approx time: 6 hours
Ordnance Survey Map: OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley
Parking: Pen y Pass