Around Idris
35 km / 22 miles
Gwynedd
This circuit of the magnificent mountain range of Cadair Idris is mainly on good, well-marked footpaths. The route provides many scenic sections and takes in Llynnau Cregennen, Ffordd dhu, and Tyn-y-ddol (Mary Jones Cottage) before returning to Minffordd
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Very Challenging; Moorland; Mountain |
| Start and Finish: | SH732115 - Minffordd Car Park, Gwynedd  |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Looseleaf: | Around Idris (Dave Irons - 2001) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 124 |
| OS Landranger Active: | 124 |
| OS Explorer: | 18, 23 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 18, 23 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Bunk House: | HYB Bunkhouse Dolgellau, Gwynedd | 1 Km |
| Bunk House: | Caban Cader Idris Bunkhouse, Dolgellau, Gwynedd | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Kings (Dolgellau) YHA, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd | < 1 Km |
| Bunk House: | Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys | 5 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Tyn Y Berth Mountain Centre, Machynlleth, Powys | 2 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Corris Hostel, Machynlleth, Powys | 4 Km |
Connected Paths:
| Other Paths: | Cambrian Way; Cistercian Way (Wales); Coast to Coast - Snowdonia to the Gower; Hope House Way; Mary Jones Walk; Mawddach Way Click to show 3 more Other Paths |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Around Idris GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Around Idris Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Around Idris Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 35.8 Km (22.2 miles) 1,412 m (4,633 ft) ascent 436 m (1,430 ft) maximum height |
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