SQMD Cadair Idris - Circular
Sunday 14th May 2023
Started and finished at the car park at Dol-y-cae (SH 732 115). An awesome day, weather was great, visibility 90% of the time perfect. Some low cloud blew over on reaching the summit of Craig Lwyd near the Cairn (SH 708 121). Although no navigation issues as route is very clear, using OS-Map to contour the ridge around Llyn Cau. I was with Molly my GSP and therefore was responsible for her well-being ensuring she was fed and watered appropriately. She loved it..!
1 • Ascent of a significant mountain is included in the day;
Yes - 852 m - Cadair Idris.
2 • Individual takes part in the planning and leadership:
Planned the route using OS Map. — And as it was a Solo hike I made all decisions!
3 • navigation skills are required;
Yes - used OS map aligned to ground - opportunity to align map to easy features.
4 • knowledge is increased and skills practised;
Practise, practise, practise with map reading. Always try kit before big events so I was trying out a new winter rucksack over all an impressive new unit Osprey Mutant 52L s/m such a great bag. A new size that meant the waist strap was on the waist. A bag with lots of volume but actually feels small and a real great fit and feel and also light..!
5 • attention is paid to safety;
Carried First Aid to cover me and Molly. Needed to be attentive for Molly in this environment.
6 • adverse weather and underfoot conditions may be encountered;
The perfect day - a bit of low cloud at times. But overall a great day.
7 • Five hours or more journey time;
Yes.
Area :
Cadair Idris
Cadair Idris or Cader Idris is a mountain in Gwynedd, Wales, which lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers,[1] is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
