Cadair Idris, on the southern edge of Eryri (Snowdonia), is a majestic mountain and a grand adventure for runners. Standing at 2,930 feet (893 m), it's a challenging ascent, but the paths are good and the views - if you're lucky enough to visit on a clear day - are spectacular. Most people will use the Pony Path from the north or the Minffordd Path from the south, both of which offer an engaging way to climb or descend the mountain. The two llyns (one on each side of the mountain) can be added into a run to create a figure of eight from either side, with amazing scenery and lots of ascent and descent.

Underfoot, the trails are well-maintained but the summit is quite rocky.

There's a roomy stone shelter near the summit, handy for taking a break out of the wind before tackling the descent.

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Elevation 890 m

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Location: Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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