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Dol Idris Accessible Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on October 18, 2015    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Dol Idris Accessible Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

An accessible route around parkland at the foot of Cader Idris

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

0.9 km

Ascent

32 m

Time

1 hour

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Minffordd Car Park - Dol Idris

Difficulty

Easy Walk

Hazards

none

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Dol Idris Accessible Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Dol Idris Accessible Walk

This route is on accessible paths, making it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs according to the Snowdonia National Park.

More information on our Dôl Idris Walks page.

The route starts at the Minffordd Path car park for Cader Idris and provides a pleasant low level walk.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

An accessible route around parkland at the foot of Cader Idris

Route Start Location: Minffordd Car Park - Dol Idris

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
0.9 km 32 m 1 hour

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Toilets available in the car park and there’s the Cader Idris Visitor Centre and Tea Room that’s open on a seasonal basis.

The Gwesty Minffordd Hotel can be conveniently found next door to the car park and provides accommodation, a bar and a restaurant including breakfasts.

Hazards

none

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Parking is contactless only – no cash.

Daily rate (up to midnight): £6.00

Rate up to 4 hours: £3.00

Public Transport:

Trawscambria T2 from Machynlleth or Dolgellau (actually starting from Bangor) but only a handful daily.

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Weather Forecast:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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