Cadair Idris
Walking Guide and Walks

Cadair Idris is a magnificent mountain with many crags. There are many approaches to its summits with the most popular being the Pony Path. However, there are better alternatives especially on the southern approach from Minffordd. Other summits in the group are much less spectacular though some are worth walking including Waun Oer and Maesglase.

List of walks

★ GPS file available ☩ Route profile

Walk	Description	Grade	Miles
3230★	Tarrenhendre from Abergynolwyn	easy/mod	5.00
2668★	Cadair Idris, Craig Cau and Cyfrwy by the Pony Path	mod/hard	5.25
1204★☩	Cadair Idris Minffordd Path	mod/hard	6.00
1309★	Tarren y Gesail	moderate	8.00
2707★☩	Tyrrau Mawr and Craig-y-llyn from Llanfihangel-y-pennant	moderate	9.50
2570★☩	Cadair Idris from Llanfihangel-y-pennant	mod/hard	10.00
1172★☩	Cadair Idris by the Pony Path	mod/hard	11.00
1107★	Waun Oer and Maesglase near Dinas Mawddwy	mod/hard	11.00
2100★☩	Circuit of Cadair Idris from Minffordd	mod/hard	11.00

Table of summits in the Cadair Idris Group

Rank	Mountain	Metres/Feet	Location
25	Cadair Idris	893 / 2930	Snowdonia
36	Mynydd Moel	863 / 2831	Snowdonia
70	Craig Cwm Amarch	791 / 2595	Snowdonia
166	Maesglase	675 / 2215	Snowdonia
177	Waun-oer	670 / 2198	Snowdonia
182	Tarren Y Gesail	667 / 2188	Snowdonia
191	Tyrau Mawr	661 / 2169	Snowdonia
195	Cribin Fawr	659 / 2162	Snowdonia
220	Tarrenhendre	634 / 2080	Snowdonia
234	Craig y Llyn	622 / 2041	Snowdonia

What is a mountain?

The accepted standard for a mountain in England & Wales is that its summit is 610 metres (2000 feet) or more above sea level. In addition, rules are in place on the height difference above intervening cols with adjacent summits to determine whether a summit is a separate mountain or a subsidiary 'top'. This is not the place to discuss the technicalities of this issue but the list has been checked against reliable tables. With simplicity in mind separate tops have been excluded from the list as these would normally be discussed in relation to their main summits. The list includes 258 summits and these will all be added in due course starting from the highest and working down.

Stay Safe

Do enjoy yourself when out walking and choose a route that is within your capabilities especially with regard to navigation.

Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.

Do wear the right clothing for the anticipated weather conditions. If the weather is likely to change for the worse make sure you have enough extra clothing in your pack.

Do tell someone where you are planning to walk especially in areas that see few other walkers.

Do take maps and other navigational aids. Do not rely on mobile devices in areas where reception is poor. Take spare batteries especially in cold weather.

Do check the weather forecast before leaving. The Met Office has a number of forecasts for walkers that identify specific weather risks.

Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described. It is worth reiterating the point that you should embark on a walk with the correct maps preferably at 1:25000 scale. This will enable any difficulties with route finding to be assessed and corrective action taken if necessary.

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