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Pony Path to Cadair Idris

Pony Path to Cadair Idris

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Pony Path to Cadair Idris

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Location: Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

July 12, 2022

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Considered the most popular route up Southern Snowdonia giant Cadair Idris, the Pony Track is a wonderfully scenic approach. This ancient thoroughfare is relatively straightforward to follow and rewards with huge views as you progress towards Cadair Idris' north-facing escarpment. On the walk, it's easy to see why the mountain was once thought to be the highest in all of Britain.

David Howells

April 12, 2026

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The Pony Path is one of the three main paths to the summit of Cader Idris. Arguably, it is the most popular of the three, with the other two routes being the Llanfihangel-y-Pennant path and the Minffordd Path. Starting at the Ty Nant car park, the path will take you steadily uphill along the northern slopes of Cader Idris all the way to the summit. The route will reward you with wonderful views of the jagged edge of the Cyfrwy Arete and Cadair Idris itself, as well as beautiful scenic vistas in general.

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