CADER IDRIS
All you need to know about Cader Idris mountain range and scaling it's highest peak, Penygadair.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay to climb Cader Idris, or you're already at our B&B and want to know a bit more about the hike, this page is for you. The Old Vicarage B&B is ideally situated close to Cader Idris.
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Every night stay includes our 3 course cooked breakfast
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We also offer packed lunches
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and happy to dry any hiking gear
TOP QUESTIONS
How high is Cader Idris?
Cader Idris is a mountain range in Southern Eryri (Snowdonia) it's highest peak, Penygadair is 893 m (2,930 ft) tall
Can I swim in the Cader Idris Lake?
Yes, the lake up Cader Idris that is closest to The Old Vicarage is called Llyn Cau
Is there a carpark for Cader Idris?
Yes. Dôl Idris carpark is a great carpark if you are doing the Minffordd path
How much is the Dol Idris carpark? It's about £6 for the day
Dol Idris carpark also has an EV charging point
How long does it take to climb Cader Idris?
Depends on the route but on average our guests complete Cader in 5 hours
What are the routes up Cader Idris?
Minffordd, Pony Path, Llanfihangel y Pennant Path
What are the Welsh 3 Peaks?
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cader Idris, Pen y Fan
What does Cader Idris mean?
It is said that Cader Idris 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.
Cader Idris PATHS
MINFORDD PATH
​Path goes past Llyn Cau, the famous Cader Idris lake, great for swimming
KEY INFO
Difficulty: Hard/Strenuous
Hike length: 5.5 hours round trip, 9km
Journey time: 7min
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THE ROUTE
LLANFIHANGEL Y PENNANT
Longer route that avoids the steepest ascents. Some good opportunity for photography
KEY INFO
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Hike length: 7 hours round trip, 16km
Journey time: 25min
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THE ROUTE
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TŶ NANT (PONY PATH)
Route has much more varied terrain than Minffordd, however misses Lake Cau
KEY INFO
Difficulty: Hard/Strenuous
Hike length: 5hours round trip, 10km
Journey time: 25min
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THE ROUTE
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