Cadair Idris Mountain Challenge
Cadair Idris Mountain Challenge
- Hike
- 6-8 Hours
- 1+ People
- All weather
CADAIR IDRIS
Route: Cadair Idris, Minfforydd path
Starting/Finish location: Minforydd Pay and Display Car Park, LL36 9AJ
This is an awesome route up Cadair Idris! A tough start up through the woods and alongside a steep gorge initially but worth it for the amazing views across to Llyn Cau. It’s then up and onto the impressive horseshoe ridge line to make it up and over to the summit. It’s a cracking circular route which then takes you over to Mynydd Moel and then brings you back down the other side of the mountain where you descend on grassy paths and then onto a stone footpath back down to the gorge and back to the start.
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What’s included in the cost
- Fully Qualified Mountain Leader – ratio 1:8
- Help and advice with planning your challenge
- Information pack for your challenge including full kit list
- Group Safety Equipment and First Aid Kit
- Challenge Certificate on completion
- Mountain patch (at extra cost)
What’s not included
- Personal walking kit and equipment
- Packed lunch and drinks
- Parking/public transport costs
- Accommodation for before and after walk
TOUR ITINERARY
Saturday
Pick up at Bangor railway station (if travelling by rail). Drive to Snowdonia National Park and settle into our overnight accommodation in time for an evening meal and a chat with the guide about the week ahead.
Sunday
Today we climb Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales (1085m) There are several paths up this beautiful mountain and the choice will depend upon group size, ability and of course the weather. On a clear day, it is possible to see England, Wales, Scotland Ireland and the Isle of Mann from the summit, 20 mountain lakes and the western coast of Wales. Transfer back to hotel early evening.
Distance: 5-7 km Ascent: 1000m Time: 5-8 hours
Distance: 5-7 km Ascent: 1000m Time: 5-8 hours
Monday
After a hearty breakfast, travel to Dollgellau, a pretty town in mid-Wales, surrounded by the hills of southern Snowdonia. We spend this afternoon exploring this picturesque town which has evolved from the small village it once was in the 12th century into today’s town with it’s narrow streets linking together the various town squares.
Tuesday
Today we climb Cadair Idris, the highest mountain range in mid-Wales. A delightful circular walk on well established paths, to Pen y Gadair Fawr, the highest point. From the top, there are stunning views to the coast and hills of northern Snowdonia. This is a strenuous walk taking between 4 and 6 hours.
Distance: 13km Ascent: 950m Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 13km Ascent: 950m Time: 4-6 hours
Wednesday
Pick up from hotel mid-morning and travel alongside the river Wye to the pretty market town of Hay-on-Wye in Powys. We spend the afternoon exploring the town often referred to as the “town of books” as it has over 30 bookshops selling specialist and second-hand books. Hay-on Wye or Y Gelli it’s Welsh name, is renowned for it’s beautiful scenery, excellent accommodation and superb local cooking, all provided with the pride in excellence that the welsh are well-known. Overnight in hotel accommodation.
Thursday
Today we summit the distinctive shaped peak Pen y Fan, at 886m the highest peak in South Wales in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. As we walk we see wonderful views to the summit ridge, and once on the ridge out to the Usk valley to the North and the market town of Brecon. Return to hotel accommodation.
Distance: 11km Ascent: 453m Time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 11km Ascent: 453m Time: 5-6 hours
Friday
After an enjoyable breakfast we travel leisurely back up to North Wales, stopping for lunch in Welshpool before returning to Bangor train station early afternoon.
TOUR PRICING
7 DAY GUIDED TOUR
from £849
- 7 days guided tour
- 6 nights accommodation
- packed lunches each day
- Quality hotel accommmodation
- * Price subject to supplement for single person occupancy
from £37.50
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