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Minffordd Path to Cadair Idris via Llyn Cau
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Minffordd Path to Cadair Idris via Llyn Cau
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Minffordd Path to Cadair Idris via Llyn Cau
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Dominiek Van Dooren
May 10, 2026
Hiking
The Minffordd Path (Welsh: Llwybr Minffordd) starts on the south side of the mountain, near the glacial lake Tal-y-llyn. Hikers following this route climb past Llyn Cau and along the edge of Craig Cau (a rock face) to Penygadair. The route is 4.4 kilometres long and includes two ascents of over 300 metres.
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December 10, 2022
Running
The Minffordd Path starts at the Dol-y-cae car park and climbs steeply up through woodland to emerge on the mountainside below Llyn Cau. From here, it follows the rocky ridgeline to the west of the llyn, over Craig Cau and steeply up to the summit of Cadair Idris. It's a great run either as an out and back or combined with a different descent or ascent to create a loop.
The trail is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) each way and has about 2,585 feet (788 m) of ascent.
The trail is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) each way and has about 2,585 feet (788 m) of ascent.
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Location: Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom