• Cadair Idris means 'Idris's Chair'. Idris is usually taken to be the name of a giant or, alternatively, it may refer to Idris ap Gwyddno (or Gweiddno)...
  • Surf breaks located close to Cadair Idris Mountain peaks around Cadair Idris Roads and rivers around Cadair Idris.
  • Instead, in our next tale Cadair Idris is the hunting ground of Gwyn ap Nudd, the lord of the Celtic underworld, who collects souls from high on the mountain.
  • Cadair Idris, or to use its anglicised title of Cader Idris, derives its name meaning 'Chair of Idris' from the giant warrior poet of Welsh legend.
  • The unique and mysterious name of Cadair Idris is believed to mean, “Idris’ Chair.” Idris was believed to be a learned giant, who we’ll learn about later.
  • Three large stones rest at the foot of the mountain and legend has it that Idris got angry once and kicked them, sending them down the steep slope.
  • Autumn hiking up Cadair Idris, a ridge 6.5 miles long steeped in folklore… Tongues of fire on Idris flaring, news of foe-men near declaring, to heroic deeds of daring...
  • Cadair Idris is one of the finest mountains in Wales and this route offers a straightforward introduction which leads to the summit from the north.
  • Guide to walking up Cader Idris. At 893 m (2,930 ft), Cader (or Cadair) Idris is one of the highest mountains in southern Eryri (Snowdonia).
  • Cadair Idris,like Snowdon,is a classic horseshoe with Llyn Cau in the centre of the mountain,and Llyn-y-Gadair to the north.