{
  "name": "Crimea Pass",
  "slug": "crimea-pass-a470",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/crimea-pass-a470/",
  "summary": "Open mountain crossing on the A470 between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolwyddelan.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A470"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "Gwynedd / Eryri (Snowdonia)",
    "start": {
      "name": "Blaenau Ffestiniog",
      "lat": 52.979165,
      "lon": -3.930419
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Dolwyddelan",
      "lat": 53.071287,
      "lon": -3.797754
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 11.2,
    "lengthKm": 18,
    "driveMinutes": 20,
    "corners": 16,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 9,
    "summitMetres": 389.3,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 3
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Summit crosswinds",
    "Mountain fog",
    "Winter snow closures"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "moorland",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Garreg Ddu",
    "Tomen Castell"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 99
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}