CADAIR IDRIS PONY PATH
THIS IS a spectacular and rewarding run from the Ty Nant car park, following the obvious Pony Path in south Snowdonia to the top of one of the most beautiful, picture-perfect mountains in Wales. The route starts by winding its way south over a babbling stream and through mixed woodland. The path zig-zags up the hillside, emerging onto open mountainside with views left to the Cyfrwy ridge. The route then climbs steeply, zig-zagging up Rhiw Gwredydd, before levelling out on to a grassy path. Heading east, climb again to Bwlch y Gwynt (“Windy Pass”) as views open out over the shining lakes of Llyn y Gadair and Llyn Gafr below. Finally make your way to the summit cairn, with its nearby shelter. Descent is by the same route, back to the start.