Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Cadair Idris
Also known as: Cader Idris, Penygadair
In or near Abergynolwyn.
Cadair Idris — Named summit at 893 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Corris · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cadair Idris, the nearest railway station is Corris, located 6.9 km away. Entry is free. The location is accessible, but please check local resources for specific accessibility details.
About
Cadair Idris is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Cader Idris, Penygadair. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 893 m.". Coordinates: 52.6996°, -3.9088°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cadair Idris () or Cader Idris is a mountain in the Meirionnydd area of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers, is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6996, -3.9088
- Address
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Corris — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n4079553118 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cadair Idris (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cadair Idris from Bwlch y Rhiwgyr.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Cadair Idris is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cadair Idris?
- Cadair Idris is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Cadair Idris?
- Cadair Idris — Named summit at 893 m.
- How do I get to Cadair Idris?
- The nearest railway station is Corris, about 6.9 km away. Its coordinates are 52.6996°, -3.9088°.
- Is Cadair Idris free to visit?
- Yes, Cadair Idris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cadair Idris?
- The nearest railway station is Corris, about 6.9 km away.