Cadair Idris

Cadair Idris rises dramatically from the southern edge of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, reaching 893 metres (2,930 feet). Known as the "Chair of Idris" after a legendary giant, this imposing mountain offers challenging routes and breathtaking views across Cardigan Bay.

Height

893m (2,930ft)

Grid Reference

SH 711 130

OS Map

Explorer OL23

Round Trip

9 - 9.5km

Route options on Cadair Idris

Two regular routes are available on Cadair Idris - the most popular Pony Path from the Ty Nant car park to the north of Cadair Idris, and the Minffordd path from the south, starting close to the Minffordd Hotel.

Where to start from

There are car parks to the north and south for each of these routes:

  • Ty Nant Car Park (pay and display cash only, postcode LL40 1TN)
  • Dôl Idris Car Park (pay and display coins or card, postcode LL36 9AJ)

Cadair Idris Route Map

The map of Cadair Idris below shows both the Pony Path from Ty Nant and the Minffordd route.

Elevation profile of the Cadair Idris Minffordd route

Elevation profile of the Cadair Idris Pony Path route

OS Maps links and GPX Route Downloads

Cadair Idris Pony Path GPX Route Download

Cadair Idris Pony Path route on OS Maps. Download the Cadair Idris Pony Path GPX route for GPS devices.

Cadair Idris Minffordd GPX Route Download

Cadair Idris Minffordd route on OS Maps. Download the Cadair Idris Minffordd GPX route for GPS devices.

Facilities

Kings Youth Hostel is nearby to the north, Minffordd Hotel to the south.

Map for Cadair Idris

OS Explorer OL23 Map, Cadair Idris & Bala Lake / Llyn Tegid