Wonderful views along the Pony Path to Cadair Idris. The mountain's name means 'Idris's Chair' and the story goes that Idris was a giant who was defeated by a prince.

The views you get of the mountain as you hike are more than enough incentive to keep you motivated all the way to the summit.

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July 25, 2020

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Cadair Idris means 'Idris's Chair'. Idris is usually taken to be the name of a giant or, alternatively, it may refer to Idris ap Gwyddno (or Gweiddno), a 7th-century prince …

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September 2, 2025

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Location: Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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