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  BBC - h2g2 - Cadair Idris, Wales, UK
Cadair Idris (sometimes know by its anglicised title, Cader Idris) is a mountain.
Cadair Idris is located on the coast of Wales, in the northern part of Cardigan Bay.
'Cadair Idris' means 'the seat of Idris', probably referring to a fort belonging to a Celtic chief named Idris; though in popular tradition Idris was the name of a giant, for whom the mountain was a chair.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A3976950   (2796 words)

  
 Britannia EBK Biographies: Idris Gawr, King of Meirionydd
Idris the Giant was said to have been so large that he could sit upon this mountain and survey his kingdom, though his real epithet may have been Arw (the Coarse).
The story may derive from Idris having retired to a small hermitage on the mountain.
He must have re-entered secular life before his death, however, as Idris was killed fighting King Oswald of Northumbria on the Severn in 632.
www.britannia.com /bios/ebk/idrisgmd.html   (116 words)

  
 Cadair Idris, United Kingdom
From Dolgellau there are three routes up Cadair Idris (2,927ft/893m), the most popular Welsh mountain after Snowdon, and offering even better views.
The walk takes between 2.5 and 4 hours, depending on the route chosen.
Cadair Idris, the chair of the giant and bard Idris, is a massive ridge 7mi/11km long, which falls steeply into the Mawddach valley to the northwest but slopes more gently away into outlying hills on the other three sides.
www.planetware.com /dolgellau/cadair-idris-gb-gwy-wci.htm   (135 words)

  
 Cadair Idris - Special Area of Conservation - SAC
Within the Cadair Idris range, Llyn Cau is a mountain lake representative of this type, located in an upland cirque.
Cadair Idris is the most southerly site in the UK selected for high-altitude siliceous scree and as such is not as species-rich as more northerly examples.
It is the highest mountain in the south of the Snowdonia National Park and has a number of cliffs and rock outcrops with base-rich exposures, with the moist, north-facing cliffs supporting a number of notable bryophytes.
www.jncc.gov.uk /ProtectedSites/SACselection/sac.asp?EUCode=UK0030104   (653 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Idris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
Idris I IDRIS I [Idris I] 1890-1983, king of Libya (1951-69).
He was acknowledged (1920) by the Italians as emir of Cyrenaica but had to flee to Egypt in 1922 after quarreling with the Italian Fascists.
Shafi'i, al- SHAFI'I, AL- [Shafi'i, al-] (Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i), 767-820, Islamic jurist.
www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Idris   (646 words)

  
 Lord Brunton Online: Cadair Idris Photographs
Cadair Idris, also known as Cader Idris, is a fantastically beautiful mountain found in Snowdonia, Wales.
The above photo shows Cadair Idris as I approached it from the North East along the A470 just before it intersects with the A487 to Minffordd.
It is easy to miss the turning into it but it is there and large enough to hold a good number of vehicles.
www.lordbrunton.com /cameron?id=900013&seq=0   (416 words)

  
 Cader Idris
Cadair Idris is situated just off the A470 in Wales near a town called Dolgellau and it is 889 metres high.
Once there, there is a path that goes right and takes you to Cwm cau but due to bad visibility and the fact that it was pissing down we missed it.
Cadair Idris is a excellent mountain to climb and is a real challenge, we will certainly be doing it again and even though we did make a few cock ups with the directions the route we did is very rewarding.
website.lineone.net /~chfooter/CadairIdris.html   (393 words)

  
 Cadair Idris & The Rhinogs @ Richards Mountain Pages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
The dramatic profile of Cadair Idris from almost any angle draws plenty of people to its precipitous cliffs.
My visit there was hampered by rocky heather and got washed out in appalling weather (in August 2001), so I have no decent pictures from that trip to show you.
The shot below, was taken on the one clear(ish) day on my first trip to Cadair Idris, as seen from Y Garn.
www.liathach.supanet.com /cadair.html   (408 words)

  
 Trekking Britain - Cadair Idris the Minffordd Path - Trek, Walk, Hike
Cadair Idris is by no means the most awe inspiring of the high welsh mountains.
One bonus of Cadair Idris is the summit hut which can be used for shelter in bad weather, a great relief and I know as I have experienced this situation myself.
The forest floor is covered with moss and you can hear the falls in the Nant Cadair stream as the path turns into huge steps which although some may find easier to tackle, personally I find them quite difficult especially these larger ones.
www.jamiebassnett.co.uk /cadairidristheminfforddpath.htm   (996 words)

  
 CADAIR IDRIS ASCENTS, Dolgellau Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
More ambitious Victorians climbed Cadair Idris on the since-eroded Fox's Path, now widely ignored in favour of the straightforward, classic Pony Path (6-7 miles; 2500ft ascent; 4-5hr), starting three miles up Cadair Road in the car park at Ty Nant.
As you begin by the sign near the telephone box, the view to the craggy flanks of the massif are tremendous, but they disappear as you climb steeply to the col, where a left turn leads to the summit shelter on Penygadair (2930ft).
The most impressive ascent of Cadair Idris, however, is up the Minffordd Path (6 miles; 2900ft ascent; 5hr), which leads up to and then around the glacial lake of Cwm Cau before reaching the summit.
www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/Wales/Dolgellau/98784.htm   (174 words)

  
 A Hiking guide to the mountain of Cadair Idris - South Snowdonia
Cadair Idris has its summit at 893m and it is the second highest summit in Wales outside the main Snowdon range (Aran Fawddwy being higher at 905m).
South of Cadair Idris lies the valley of Cwm Rhwydfor.
The southern side of Cadair Idris doesn't have anything at all but is still a nice place to linger after a long walk on a summers day.
www.umsu.manchester.ac.uk /hiking/hikedests/idris   (444 words)

  
 Cadair Idris, Jan 2003
last attempt to climb Cadair Idris scored a 10 on the Miserably Walks of Wales scale (MWW).
Very early next morning, as was the tradition in these camps, the internees were woken up (well obviously only those that actually managed to sleep), small amounts of food were issued, and they were herded into a variety of vehicles.
The last bit was again along the waterfalls, and at the car park it was decided to make a small detour to show the visitors from Down under Aussiland (for the non-geographically orientated a rather southern province of the Empire) a real Welsh castle.
www.keele.ac.uk /depts/rjah/dayouts/year2003/jan/story.htm   (579 words)

  
 Cader Idris Outdoor Gear, Dolgellau. 01341 422195   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-22)
Cader Idris Outdoor Gear first opened in 1990 and quickly established itself as "the" Outdoor shop in the area.
Dolgellau is placed between 3 mountain areas, Cader Idris, the Harlech Dome and the Aran.
Whilst Cader is the main draw to the area there are many attractions for those that enjoy the outdoors.
www.cader-idris.co.uk /aboutus.htm   (158 words)

  
 Cadair Idris
An idea to walk the whole Cadair Idris ridge turned into this criss-cross route that approaches Penygadair twice from different directions.
From the E end of Dolgellau a narrow lane climbs SSE and ends at a mast at Bwlch coch.
The first part of the climb is pathless but a thin path develops about half way up; this route is clearly used, if at all, in descent (and it's easy to see why), as people fan out part way down.
v-g.me.uk /Trips/T0601/T0601.htm   (598 words)

  
 Cadair View Lodge
Cadair View Lodge is a well equipped, two bed roomed log cabin which will sleep up to 7 people with the addition of a fold-up bed.
With magnificent views of Cadair Idris from the veranda (cloud permitting), the cabin is equipped as follows:
The images on this site belong to Cadair View Lodge and must not be reproduced or used in any way without written permission from Cadair View Lodge.
www.cadairviewlodge.co.uk /CADAIR.HTM   (144 words)

  
 Martin's Welsh Walks
A delightful walk over mostly easy terrain with historical and cultural interest in the unspoilt area south of Cadair Idris.
Option to summit Cadair Idris with an overnight stop or pre arranged transport at the finish.
Following the famous Milford track from just outside Machynlleth to summit Cadair Idris and Along the ridge with a steep descent to the valley.
www.brefigroup.co.uk /associates/martins_nwales_walks.html   (333 words)

  
 wales snowdonia landscape commercial stock photo library pictures mount snowdon cadair idris scenic mountain images
Visit harlech castle, cadair idris, barmouth, stock photolibrary landscape pictures of mount snowdon in spring with snow on the peak, tremadog bay, porthmadog, cardigan bay with a magnificant unspoilt coastline of dunes and clean sandy beaches.
Also view commercial stock photo library landscape pictures of the cregennan lakes in the shadow of the cadair idris mountain range high above the barmouth estuary and the woods and river scenes at aberglaslyn.
The scenic beauty of the whole area is quite outstanding with a dramatic landscape of waterfalls and mountains - ideal for photography and walking.The peace and tranquility of snowdonia bring the visitor back to this area time and time again.
www.buyimage.co.uk /photonet/homepage/waleshome.html   (205 words)

  
 Cottages in Snowdonia - self catering cottage nr Cader Idris in Snowdonia, Wales
Carefully converted from an old stable, this newly refurbished self-catering riverside cottage sleeps 4, and is perfect for a relaxing break in the Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
We are situated close to Cader Idris (Cadair Idris), and only 5 miles from the amenities of Dolgellau, this cottage is a perfect base for walking, fishing, cycling, or just enjoying the stunning scenery of Snowdonia.
Walkers and ramblers can walk to the peaks of Cader Idris direct from the cottage, and the Cambrian Way passes within ½ mile of the cottage.
www.cottage-cader-idris.co.uk   (278 words)

  
 Mountains - Snow and Rock: Wales - Cadair Idris
This is the obvious first summit on a circular walk above cwm cau, on the south side of Cadair Idris, giving good views of Llyn Cau.
The last summit on the north side of the road, and for most people the last on the Cadair Idris ridge.
A circular route that uses the Dol Idris car park, behind the Minffordd Hotel, as a start point to do all of the the Cadair Idris rigde, except Craig Cwm Armach.
www.mountains-snowandrock.org.uk /Wales/cadairidris.php   (1120 words)

  
 The Surroundings
The coast with sandy, child-friendly beaches at Tywyn and Aberdyfi is only a short drive away and Tal-y-Llyn Lake at the foot of Cadair Idris is a similar distance inland.
For the energetic walker, the renowned Cadair Idris is only minutes away.
Close to the summit of Cadair Idris is the glacial lake, Llyn Cau, famed in the story of King Arthur.
www.dolgochfalls.com /surroundings.htm   (376 words)

  
 Cadair Idris Weekend
Scenes from the Cadair Idris Weekend - January 1999
Pitch at 2800ft on Cadair Idris : Tony Wilson
Descending slippery scree in cloud, Cadair Idris : Tony Wilson
www.catan.demon.co.uk /backpack/bcwkd002.htm   (47 words)

  
 Cadair Idris, Feb 2003
John Pierce, who is of similar age was clearly attracted by the same advert and together with another John and Kees (who was clearly of an age where you don't need these procedures, but nobody bothered to tell him) we set off to the foot of Cadair Idris.
As you climb up from the Minnfordd car park near Tal-y-Llyn, on the South side of the mountain range, you pass an old forest of which many a tree had fallen over due to the last winter storm.
Nant Cadair was carrying plenty water, and would, just like last time, block our way home.
www.keele.ac.uk /depts/rjah/dayouts/year2005/february/story.htm   (721 words)

  
 Mountains
Mawddach Estuary: a circular walk with views of Cadair Idris as well as the famous Estuary.
Cadair Idris (2930 ft/893 m) the Cwm Cau circuit
Llandrillo (15 minutes minutes from Abercelyn by car), whereas the southern part is further but can be combined with a visit to Wales’s tallest waterfall “Pistyll Rhaedr” at Tan-y-pistyll (45 minutes from Abercelyn by car).
www.advplus.co.uk /Mountains.htm   (785 words)

  
 Castell y Bere
The drive along the minor roadway to the site seems to go on forever, but the breath-taking spectacle of Cadair Idris, the "Chair of Idris", is in itself worth the jaunt.
It is approached by two disjointed flights of steps, which give it a slightly confusing appearance, since the upper level into which they must have opened no longer exists.
From this vantage point, though, you can gain the best perspective of Y Bere's overall plan, as well as stunning views of Cadair Idris (which, of course, looms high over the castle and can be seen from any spot on the site).
www.castlewales.com /cybere.html   (1633 words)

  
 Gefnir Cottage - Self Catering in Snowdonia
Spend your holidays in one of the most picturesque countries in the world, a country full of history where the locals still speak a language which is older than Latin.
Rent a secluded cottage, parts of which date to the late 16th century, on the lower slopes of Cadair Idris, one of the highest mountains in Wales and enjoy the peace and serenity of the surroundings.
Wherever you go in Wales history abounds, ancient castles line the coast and borders, Menhirs and stone circles from the bronze age can be seen in many fields, trips can be arranged to visit these sites and tours available at selected sites.
www.gefnir.co.uk   (179 words)

  
 Ramblers walking forums - Snowdonia - Cadair Idris Apr 29,30 or May1
Take the pony path up to Cadair and along the top at summit 893m and descend Tal Y Llyn path (easy) to carpark.
Our group will be tackling Cadair on May 29th.
Slightly different route from yours but if you have had no takers you are welcome to join us.
www.ramblers.org.uk /FORUM/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6084   (149 words)

  
 Photo Sorting
There is nothing of Cadair Idris in the photo and the Rhinogs are effectively in the
Cadair Idris folder because that's where I took it from?
There is nothing of Cadair Idris in the photo and the Rhinogs are
www.cyclingforums.com /showthread.php?t=95008   (6027 words)

  
 Cregenen (Cregennen), Arthog, Cader Idris (Cadair Idris), Gwynedd (Merionethshire), Wales, UK
Cregenen (Cregennen), Arthog, Cader Idris (Cadair Idris), Gwynedd (Merionethshire), Wales, UK
NB: Cregenen is a small lake on the lower slopes of Cader Idris.
However the OS maps spell the lake as Cregennen and the mountain as Cadair Idris.
www.mindat.org /loc-73107.html   (251 words)

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