The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.
Dave T.
Cadair Idris, at the Southern end of Snowdonia, is deservedly one of the three most popular mountains in Wales. Our walk today makes a linear traverse of the mountain, enjoying stunning views over to the coast and neighbouring mountains. Our ascent to the 893m summit, Penygadair, is via the Pony Path, climbing steeply up on slabs and steps below the impressive cliffs of Cyfrwy. On reaching the col, we turn to continue climbing on rougher terrain until we eventually overlook the little lake of Llyn y Gadair far below. From here, an easy clamber brings us to the summit. We then have a choice of descents to Minffordd – the Minffordd path itself, which heads anticlockwise high above Llyn Cau, or the clockwise route which crosses an easy plateau to Mynydd Moel before descending around the other side of the lake. Both paths are rough and steep in places. The two routes meet for the final descent to Minffordd on a well made, stepped path alongside a rushing stream.
Group Grade A
From the car park (fee payable cash or card) at Minffordd we get a bus at 0840 to Dolgellau. At Dolgellau we board a Fflecsi bus which takes us to the Ty Nant car park where the Pony Path starts.
YOU MUST BOOK WITH THE LEADER AS SPACE ON THE FFLECSI BUS IS LIMITED
This is a joint walk with the Aberystwyth Group
Snowdonia National Park car park at Minffordd. ( Fee payable cash/card)
Minffordd
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