Eryri National Park, Gwynedd, Wales

Cadair Idris
conditions & visit score

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🏔️ Eryri National Park
🏔️Ground conditions
💧River levels
🚌Live transport
🍃Air quality
⚠️ Serious mountain terrain (893m) — full hillwalking equipment required. Summit cloud is common

About Cadair Idris

Plan your visit with confidence

RambleMetric is a real-time conditions app for Cadair Idris, Eryri National Park, Gwynedd, Wales. Check live weather, ground state, trail conditions, and river levels before you visit.

Serious mountain terrain (893m) — full hillwalking equipment required. Summit cloud is common. Conditions can change rapidly — always check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Protected Area
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Eryri National Park
Eryri National Park Authority
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Designated
1951
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Official website

Activities & Tours

Things to do near Cadair Idris

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Walking Routes

Suggested walks at Cadair Idris

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Hard 10 km 5–6 hrs
Cadair Idris via Minffordd Path

Classic ascent via Llyn Cau — a dramatic glacial lake in a cliff-ringed cwm.

Easy 15 km 3–4 hrs
Mawddach Trail (Dolgellau to Barmouth)

Flat estuary trail along a disused railway — stunning mountain and estuary views.

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Key Features

What to see at Cadair Idris

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Cadair Idris Summit (Penygadair)

893m — legend says anyone who sleeps on the summit wakes either a poet or a madman.

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Llyn Cau

Dramatic glacial lake in a cliff-ringed cwm on Cadair Idris's south face.

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Mawddach Estuary

Beautiful tidal estuary with mountain views — Mawddach Trail follows the shore.

Live Data

What RambleMetric monitors here

All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.

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Weather & Wind
Open-Meteo · hourly
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Ground Conditions
Open-Meteo LSM · hourly
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River Levels
EA Hydrology API · live
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Live Transport
TransportAPI · NaPTAN
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Air Quality & Pollen
Open-Meteo AQ
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Flood Alerts
Environment Agency · live

Safety Information

Before you go

⛑️ Important safety notes

• Wear appropriate footwear with ankle support
• Carry waterproofs and extra layers — weather changes fast
• Keep to marked paths, especially in poor visibility
• Tell someone your route and expected return time
• Carry a map and compass (don't rely solely on phone GPS)

All data, scores, and recommendations provided by RambleMetric are for informational purposes only. Always use your own judgement and check official sources before visiting.

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