Frightened Tree
Cader Idris, Snowdonia
This is the view from Mynydd Moel looking towards Barmouth. The three hills, I believe, are Penygadair, Cyfrwy and Tyrrau Mawr. To the right of Cyfrwy is Llyn y Gadair and towards the horizon Llynoedd Cregennan.
The hike to this viewpoint requires around 90 minutes. We started from the Dol Idris car park just off the B4405 (postcode LL36 9AJ). The route is very simple - we followed the steps up keeping the waterfall to our right-hand side; we then followed the path around to the left so after a few minutes walk Llyn Cau emerges on the right. Hike the path up over past Llyn Cau and you will eventually arrive at the Penygadair summit. Walk straight over the summit and towards Mynydd Moel - look back to see this viewpoint.
It is controversial and I understand that Snowdonia National Park officials prefer the name 'Cader Idris' but I certainly prefer 'Cadair' Idris - I find the former to be too anglicized so will use the latter which agrees with the Welsh Language Commissioner on the subject. Take your pick!
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Cader Idris, Snowdonia
This is the view from Mynydd Moel looking towards Barmouth. The three hills, I believe, are Penygadair, Cyfrwy and Tyrrau Mawr. To the right of Cyfrwy is Llyn y Gadair and towards the horizon Llynoedd Cregennan.
The hike to this viewpoint requires around 90 minutes. We started from the Dol Idris car park just off the B4405 (postcode LL36 9AJ). The route is very simple - we followed the steps up keeping the waterfall to our right-hand side; we then followed the path around to the left so after a few minutes walk Llyn Cau emerges on the right. Hike the path up over past Llyn Cau and you will eventually arrive at the Penygadair summit. Walk straight over the summit and towards Mynydd Moel - look back to see this viewpoint.
It is controversial and I understand that Snowdonia National Park officials prefer the name 'Cader Idris' but I certainly prefer 'Cadair' Idris - I find the former to be too anglicized so will use the latter which agrees with the Welsh Language Commissioner on the subject. Take your pick!
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