Cadair Idris

Cadair Idris is situated in the southern section of the Eryi (Snowdonia) National Park, with it's summit visible from the coast and nearby towns like Dolgellau, with a majestic height of 893m, it's not to be sniffed at!

A good level of fitness is a must for this hike and all routes are designated hard and strenous routes.

Our routes on this walk takes us on the Minffordd Path which is more challenging and offers a more direct route to the summit via the very beautiful Llyn Cau, a lake which is synonymous with the mountain.

Good sturdy footwear is advisable as the ground can be rocky and loose. Full hill walking gear which includes walking poles, wet weather clothing, hat, gloves and scarves. Plenty of fluids and food too!

We will be parking at the Minffordd car park, located at the start of the walk, there is a charge for the car park and it accepts card payment ONLY! Toilets are located at the car park, these are the only toilets available on the walk. Post Code for the Car Park is LL36 9AJ

Please read our disclaimer and follow the guidelines that are set out when you sign up for this walk. When you RSVP you are then agreeing to the terms and conditions.

The Disclaimer!
We are a group of like-minded adults who share the same interest, the great outdoors.
This a a guide to what we do and what we expect from our members.
Our leaders/event hosts are volunteers, they're there to guide groups on walks in the countryside, they're not responsible for each and every participant other than themselves.
It is expected that all participants to be fully responsible for themselves and their own safety, we do not employ first aiders or qualified walk leaders. Participants are also expected to attend every walk with suitable clothing, footwear and any other equipment, that includes waterproofs for wet weather and walking poles if you need them regularly. Enough food and drink for the day is also required.
Some activities in more mountainous regions such as the Lake District, Wales and Scotland, can be more challenging, our walk leaders will use the principal of the groups safety at all times and if the conditions dramatically change for the worse, they will reserve the right to end the walk and turn back. A full and concise descriptions of the terrain will be published in the event write up stating what to expect on the walk, terrain using the best of our knowledge. Also to give our members an insight of what to bring such as walking poles, crampons and wet weather gear.
If for any reason you are concerned about the risk factors please look into taking out personal accident cover.