I'm pretty certain we went as due south as we could, I know most people get rescued off the east or west flanks and I can see how inexperienced touristy types get into trouble. We hit the Cannon and got to the main summit from the lower north summit so I'm pretty sure we went straight, but we were doing vertical sections for up to 5 meters. I didn't have any such problems getting up to the Crib Goch ridge.
In terms of goals, it's hard to judge in the short term since I don't really know how difficult what I've done so far is relatively speaking (I don't really understand the grade system). I have the burning desire to climb Triglav next year, which I know is a straightforward but often exposed scramble. Longer term I'd love to do Grossglockner, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa (you get the picture). When I have money next winter I think a mountaineering course will be on the cards
Thanks for the offer! I can't commit to anything right now because I'm urgently jobseeking, but I will keep it in mind when I'm set and the weather clears! Wales is easily within reach for a weekend