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Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

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Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

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Waterfall Near Cadair Idris – Nant Cader Footbridge loop from Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

01:08

2.35km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 434 m for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

99 m

Dôl Idris Car Park and Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

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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2

178 m

Cader Idris Pond

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

252 m

Western Red Cedar in Eryri National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

476 m

Waterfall Near Cadair Idris

Highlight • Waterfall

At the start of the path, you walk past a mountain stream. The water flows down past all sorts of rapids and a few small waterfalls. You can admire them here.

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5

1.19 km

Nant Cader Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Toffee bridge to cross the mountain stream with dry feet.

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6

1.24 km

Llyn Cau on the Minffordd Path

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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7

2.07 km

Dol Idris Car Park and Rest Area

Highlight • Parking

B

2.35 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.10 km

674 m

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.23 km

900 m

112 m

109 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

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32 %

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