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View of Cadair Idris Ridge – View of Llyn y Gader loop from Tŷ Nant

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View of Cadair Idris Ridge – View of Llyn y Gader loop from Tŷ Nant

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View of Cadair Idris Ridge – View of Llyn y Gader loop from Tŷ Nant

03:34

9.10km

680m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

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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169 m

View of Cadair Idris Ridge

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Stunning vistas of the Cadair Idris range and of Cregennan Lakes.

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274 m

Pony Path, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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664 m

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural Monument

730 m

Considered the most popular route up Southern Snowdonia giant Cadair Idris, the Pony Track is a wonderfully scenic approach. This ancient thoroughfare is relatively straightforward to follow and rewards with huge views as you progress towards Cadair Idris' north-facing escarpment. On the walk, it's easy to see why the mountain was once thought to be the highest in all of Britain.

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897 m

Stone Pathway Through Twisted Trees, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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credit goes to the park rangers or whoever constructed the path/steps going between these trees

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3.69 km

View of Llyn y Gadair from Cyfrwy Ridge

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From the ridge between the summits of Cyfrwy and Cadair Idris there is an impressive view of the lake Llyn y Gader deep down under the cliffs. Watch your step, though, and stay away from the edge - some of the rocks and stones may be loose.

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4.35 km

Cadair Idris ascent/descent

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This is the final ascent to Cadair Idris if you're approaching from the west (or the descent on your way back). The path is quite rocky, so watch your footing. Whether on your way up or down, be sure to take a well-deserved break!

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4.50 km

View of Llyn y Gader

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Cadair Idris is without doubt the best mountain I've had the pleasure of hiking too

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9.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

4.04 km

209 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

3.65 km

252 m

170 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

34 %

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View of Cadair Idris Ridge – View of Llyn y Gader loop from Tŷ Nant

View of Cadair Idris Ridge

Pony Path, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Pony Path to Cadair Idris

Stone Pathway Through Twisted Trees, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of Llyn y Gadair from Cyfrwy Ridge

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View of Llyn y Gader

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