Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 19 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri
Dolgellau (pronounced Doll-geth-lie) is to Cadair Idris what Llanberis is to Snowdon, Chamonix to Mont Blanc and Zermatt to the Matterhorn. It's hard to think of the place without thinking of the mountain that dominates it.
Cadair Idris' great north-facing cliffs rise to the south. It's a sight so impressive, it was once thought to be the highest mountain in all of Britain.
However, there's plenty of great hiking around Dolgellau aside from Cadair Idris and it's a great base for exploring southern Snowdonia. Popular the world over with outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of amenities and places to stay in the town.
August 21, 2023
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