Cadair Idris
Merioneth, North Wales
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Location Guide |
This imposing 2,927ft (893m) mountain dominates southern Snowdonia. It's
rugged, dramatic environment, with grandstand views over the Mawddach
estuary- and the chance to see rare arctic-alpine plants, including the
purple saxifrage, and some others at their southernmost location in
Britain.
Peaceful paths often far less busy than those on other mountains in
Snowdonia, allow walkers to savour Cadair Idris's personality
to the full.
Take the steep climb up through a beautiful mossy, wooded gorge to Llyn
Cau, a classic glacial lake scooped out of the cliffs beneath the
boulder-strewn summit.
From these summits you can see the town of Dolgellau, the Rhinog
mountains to the north and Barmouth beside the silver ribbon of the
Mawddach estuary far below.
On a clear day, you may even see the distinctive peak of Yr Wyddfa
(Snowdon) to the north.
Don't stay on the summit overnight though, because according to
mythology, you will become a poet, a madman or be dead by the morning!
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Location: Cadair Idris,
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales |
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Grid Reference: SH673115 |
Ceremonial County:
Merioneth |
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Map Link:
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Getting there: Travel out of Corris and Corris Uchaf on the A487 and
take a left on to B4405 signposted 'Tywyn'. |
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Access: The reserve
car park is on the right. |
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Website:
Snowdonia National
Park
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Other Useful Websites:
A Walk Up
the Mountain Side
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Address: |
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Postcode: LL39 |
Telephone: |
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Opening Times: Visitor Centre
open during summer months. |
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Charges: Parking is
free of charge |
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Notes: There are
toilet facilities and a Visitor Centre. Take with you your
Camera, lenses suitable for panoramic views, or for close ups of plant life
and small creatures. Suitable walking boots, refreshments and clothing
suitable for the conditions you are visiting in. Maps and compass. Best
times to visit is
Late April to Mid June and September-Mid December. During the winter months
likely to be snow on the ground. Photo opportunities include Mountains,
lakes, a gorge and wild flowers.
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