Mynydd Moel summit – View from Mynydd Moel loop from Mach Loop

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North Wales

Gwynedd

Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Mynydd Moel summit – View from Mynydd Moel loop from Mach Loop

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Mynydd Moel summit – View from Mynydd Moel loop from Mach Loop

06:01

13.6km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.92 km

Mynydd Moel summit

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The northeastern high point on the Cadair Idris massif, Mynydd Moel sees a fraction of the footfall of the main Penygadair summit. However, it's a wonderful place to gaze out …

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4.10 km

View from Mynydd Moel

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Brilliant views from the top of the Moel over Dolgellau.

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5.75 km

Penygadair summit, Cadair Idris

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Complex and striking, Cadair Idris is the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) of southern Eryri (Snowdonia): a honeypot mountain renowned for its imperious cliffs, enticing ridges and pretty tarns. It is a …

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6.92 km

View of Llyn Cau from Craig Cwm Amarch

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From Cwm Cau, the impressive pointed summit of Craig Cwm Amarch looks even mightier than Cadair Idris' main Penygadair summit. It is certainly the most airy summit in the massif …

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7.49 km

Craig Llwyd Summit

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This God-forsaken and desolate hill was once the location of a Neolithic axe production site.
(The modern antiquarian)

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7.68 km

View of Llyn Cau

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Cader Idris is composed of Ordovician sedimentary and igneous rocks. Llyn Cau, which lies at the bottom of the crater-like Cwm Cau, was formed by a cirque glacier during several …

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9.41 km

Llyn Cau on the Minffordd Path

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The Minffordd path should not be underestimated. It is a steep climb with alternating stairs, gravel paths, and rough rocky trails. The small lake Llyn Cau is a pleasant break along the way. Don't linger there too long.

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10.4 km

Dôl Idris Car Park and Toilets

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Good parking with toilets and information boards. The day rate is £ 8.00. No cash payment possible. This is the departure point for the Minffordd Path to Cadair Idris.

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

2.38 km

1.14 km

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

3.08 km

2.89 km

1.91 km

822 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

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Comments

October 29, 2022,Saul’s Final Welsh Nuttall (Gau Graig - 189/189) - plus Cadair Idris and surrounding peaks

Please ignore the speed/time data - Komoot doesn’t seem to import that data correctly from the Suunto GPX file.

October 29, 2022,Saul's Last Nuttall

Lovely to join Saul on his last Welsh Nuttall today - the weather threw up a few challenges but we had a great (character building) day in the mountains 😃 Congratulations Saul! 👏🏼