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Cader Idris (Cadair Idris)

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Cader Idris (view from the top of the zigzags)

Highlights of this walk

  • Superb views of the west coast of Wales
  • a respectable climb with no special difficulties
  • Views of Snowdonia
  • One of Wales' best known peaks
Cader Idris (Cadair Idris) is at the southern end of Snowdonia, but away from the most popular tourist areas of North Wales. But popular neglect of this region is quite without justification; it is stunnigly beautiful and Cader Idris offers the perfect platform for viewing the area.

Safety and Difficulty

Cader Idris is a moderate climb. It has no special difficulties and the Pony Path route is barely 3 miles long from car park to summit and may take less than 2 hours. But, at 2820 feet (855 metres) this mountain is high enough to suffer sudden changes of weather, so wear decent boots and take adequate clothing.
The alternative Fox Path is a risky walk, to be used with care only in ideal conditions.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From the centre of Dollgellau take the road leading South West past Rhydwen and Gwernan Lake.

Car Parking

The Ty-nant riverside car park can be found on the right about 1/4 mile past Gwernan Lake Hotel (grid ref. 697152).