Cadair Idris in North Wales

Cadair Idris (The Chair of Idris) with its hidden lake Llyn Cau (The Closed Lake) makes a great mountain day in North Wales – there is even a stone hut on the summit if the weather is bad. But beware, for it is said that anyone who spends the night on the summit will become a madman or a poet!

Cadair Idris
Cadair Idris

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All images © Paul Shorrock

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About Paul Shorrock

I've been mucking about in the mountains for longer than I care to mention. I started out by walking my local hills, then went on to rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing. Still doing it, and still getting a buzz. I'm now sharing the fun, through my guided walking business (Hillcraft Guided Walking) and by writing routes for other publishers, mainly Walking World and Discovery Walking Guides. Just to make sure I keep really busy, I am also currently a member of my local mountain rescue team.
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5 Responses to Cadair Idris in North Wales

  1. I can’t remember much about the hill now as it’s years since I was there – beautiful photos of it. On your second photo, is that a path or route going up the grassy section between the 2 summits up the cwm wall?

    • Yep, in fact the lower part of that route is clearly shown on the OS 25k map. I’ve never been on it, but I’ve seen others having a go – it looks steep and loose 🙁

  2. Steve's avatar Steve says:

    Brilliant Paul mate, as always ✊✊

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