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Cadair Idris, Dolgellau

#2 among attractions in Dolgellau

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Cadair Idris, Dolgellau

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Alternative names: Area: 21.28 mi²Elevation: 2930 ftProminence: 1995 ftCoordinates: 52°41'59"N, 3°54'32"W
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Dolgellau United Kingdom

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Cadair Idris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Craig Cwm Amarch, Tyrrau Mawr, Cyfrwy, Craig-y-llyn.

  • craig cwm amarch snowdonia national park0.5 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Craig Cwm Amarch, Snowdonia National Park

    14 min walk • Craig Cwm Amarch is not synonymous with Craig y Cau but names the headwall of Cwm Amarch on Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. There seems to be some confusion over naming by people who are not local.

  • tyrrau mawr snowdonia national park~400 ftE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Tyrrau Mawr, Snowdonia National Park

    2 min walk • Tyrrau Mawr or Craig-las is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the west of Cyfrwy, and can be climbed by taking a west bearing from the Pony Path at Rhiw Gwredydd.

  • cyfrwy snowdonia national park~400 ftE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Cyfrwy, Snowdonia National Park

    2 min walk • Cyfrwy is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the west of Cadair Idris and is often climbed with Cadair Idris by taking the Pony Path.

  • craig y llyn snowdonia national park~400 ftE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Craig-y-llyn, Snowdonia National Park

    2 min walk • Craig-y-llyn is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies at the western end of the long Cadair Idris ridge. Its north-facing cwm houses the small glacial lake, Llyn Cyri. The southern flanks have gentle slopes, while the northern are very steep and contain broken crags.

  • gau graig snowdonia national park~400 ftE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Gau Graig, Snowdonia National Park

    2 min walk • Gau Graig is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the east of Mynydd Moel on a broad grassy plateau. It marks the eastern end of the Cadair Idris ridge. The summit is marked by a cairn.

  • mynydd moel snowdonia national park~400 ftE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Mynydd Moel, Snowdonia National Park

    2 min walk • Mynydd Moel is the second highest summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the east of Cadair Idris and is often climbed as a horseshoe along with Craig Cwm Amarch and Cadair Idris.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cadair Idris?

Nearby attractions include Tyrrau Mawr, Snowdonia National Park (2 min walk), Cyfrwy, Snowdonia National Park (2 min walk), Craig-y-llyn, Snowdonia National Park (2 min walk), Gau Graig, Snowdonia National Park (2 min walk).

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