Around Idris
A 22-mile long distance path which completes a circuit of Cadair Idris mountain and shows the impressive mountain off at every possible angle available. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Minffordd
Grid Ref: SH 732 115
Distance: 22 miles (35 km)
Grid Ref: SH 732 115
Distance: 22 miles (35 km)
Climbing: 1,385 metres
Time: 8–11 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 8–11 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
Summary
The Around Idris walk is a fabulous circuit of the magnificent mountain range of Cadair Idris. It is undertaken on good, well-marked footpaths. The route provides many scenic sections and from the start includes Cwm Rhwyddfor, Nant yr Allt-ioen, Rhydwen, Hafod-dywyll, Llynnau Cregennen, Ffordd Ddu, Trawsfynydd, Tyn-y-ddol (Mary Jones Cottage), Afon Cadair, Tal-y-llyn Lake, and Pentre Farm before returning to Minffordd.