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Cadair Idris
Cadair Idris (Idris's Chair) stands at the very south of the
Snowdonia National Park, it is the 2nd highest outside of the main Snowdonia
Mountain Range, and the 18th highest in Wales but because it stands alone, it
looks and feels a lot bigger than that of the peaks further north. Cadair Idris,
like Snowdon,is a classic horseshoe with Llyn Cau in the center of the mountain, and
Llyn-y-Gadair to the north.
There are 4 main walking routes up the mountain, from the south, The Minfordd
and Mynydd moel Paths and from the North the Pony and Foxes Paths, the Pony Path
being the easiest way up,and from the South a walk up the Minfordd Path and down
the Mynydd Moel path offers the Walker a more strenuous day, but well rewarded
with the stunning views of Craig Cwm and the Llyn Cau, allow around 4-5
hrs for this circuit.
 On
the North side of Cadair there are some fine rock climbing, ranging from the
popular Welsh classic, Cyfrwy Arete (vdiff) to Obsession (vs) and other routes
in the higher E grades. There is also Shelter at the Summit if the weather
outside isn't so good.
Cadair has been a much-loved mountain over 200 years when
tourism began, its been a favorite for many famous people that visit the
area. It was a favorite of Charles Darwin who visited the area regularly
just to take in the views. and who could blame him?
Cadair Idris is regarded by locals as the Great seat of Poetry,
as Legend has it that anyone who chooses to spend a night on Cadair peak will
wake either a mad man or a poet. Another Legend is that Arthur made his Kingdom
here, hence the name 'seat of Arthur'. Cadair Idris features in many Welsh
Legends, I am not sure of how much truth lies in these stories, but one thing is
clear to me, and anyone who has visited Cadair will tell you the same.
That there is something truly Magical and Mysterious about this Great Mountain.
If you are interested in walking this mountain I would recommended
starting from Minffordd, although I believe that its a Mountain worth more than
one visit as there is far too much to see in one day.
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