Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Cadair Idris
Also known as: Cader Idris
Cadair Idris is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corris · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cadair Idris is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Coordinates: 52.6998°, -3.9087°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cadair Idris () or Cader Idris is a mountain in the Meirionnydd area of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers, is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6998, -3.9087
- Address
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Corris — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q774479 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cadair Idris (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cadair Idris from Bwlch y Rhiwgyr.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cadair Idris?
- Cadair Idris is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
- Is Cadair Idris a listed building?
- Cadair Idris is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Cadair Idris free to visit?
- Yes, Cadair Idris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cadair Idris?
- The nearest railway station is Corris, about 6.9 km away.