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Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

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North Wales

Gwynedd

Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

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Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

02:26

5.10km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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103 m

Dôl Idris Car Park and Toilets

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Good parking with toilets and information boards. The day rate is £ 8.00. No cash payment possible. This is the departure point for the Minffordd Path to Cadair Idris.

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182 m

Western Red Cedar in Eryri National Park

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480 m

Waterfall Near Cadair Idris

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At the start of the path, you walk past a mountain stream. The water flows down past all sorts of rapids and a few small waterfalls. You can admire them here.

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532 m

Llyn Cau on the Minffordd Path

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The Minffordd path should not be underestimated. It is a steep climb with alternating stairs, gravel paths, and rough rocky trails. The small lake Llyn Cau is a pleasant break along the way. Don't linger there too long.

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1.20 km

Nant Cader Footbridge

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Toffee bridge to cross the mountain stream with dry feet.

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2.56 km

Llyn Cau

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Llyn Cau has an ambience all of its own. This is a beautiful high mountain pool watched over by the frowning cliffs of Craig Cwm Amarch and Penygadair, Cadair Idris' …

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4.78 km

Dol Idris Car Park and Rest Area

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5.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

717 m

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

941 m

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

73 %

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Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

Dôl Idris Car Park and Toilets

Cader Idris Pond

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Nant Cader Footbridge

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