Snowdonia's Cadair (Cader) Idris and the Welsh Coast

Conquer Cadair Idris

Length 10.9 km

Distance 7 hours

Elevation gain 940 m

Difficulty - Very Hard!!!

At 893 m (2,930 ft), Cader (or Cadair) Idris is the highest mountain in southern Snowdonia. It’s a popular peak to conquer.

Legend has it that Cader is named after a giant called Idris. ‘Cadair Idris’ in English means ‘Chair of Idris’, while 'Cader' could also refer to an ancient fortress. It's locally known as Cader Idris rather than Cadair, but either may be used. The most well-known tale is that if you spend the night on the mountain, you’ll end up mad or a poet.

The eastern slopes are a regular haunt for fans of the Mach Loop low flying aircraft practice area and on good days gliders from further up the coast swoop by high above the valleys below.

Although not very high, Cadair Idris is a lot tougher than its cousin Snowdon and has some scrambling parts, very steep sections and a lot of exposed areas.

Our accommodation is at the sandy Borth Beach, giving us a chance for a swim if we luck out with a mid-August hot day, or a lovely coastal walk. With some luck, we should see the Petrified Forest hidden under the tides.

FEE

£ 166

INCLUDED

• One night single gender hostel accommodation
• Guided hikes by a qualified and experienced hiking leader

TRAVEL

Self-drive, or book a seat in our minibus for just £35. See the MINIBUS option at checkout.

We will contact you with meeting details if you are driving.

MEETING POINT FOR THE MINIBUS

Black's Rd

Hammersmith

London W6 9EU

COMMUNICATION

A WhatsApp group will be set up a few days before the trip where the final details will be given to you. Keep checking your messages on Meetup for the link to the group

WAIVER

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ATTENTION:

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