Route :From the far end of the car park follow the Cader Idris signs. Having crossed the Nant Cadair the path - called the Minffordd Path - turns right and follows its western bank through the trees. When you emerge from the trees on this western bank, continue along the path until you are opposite the spot where the forest ends on the other bank. Here, cross the stream and climb a grassy slope north-east, following the upper edge of the forest. A clear path now comes into sight and heads towards Mynydd Moel. The stony path passes through a wall and continues to a stile over a fence beside an old wall. When you reach this stile turn left uphill. There is a path on either side of the fence. Follow the fence up steep heathery slopes to the top of Mynydd Moel. As the ground levels out, you need to be on the right hand side of the fence and there are several stiles available. Trend right, away from the fence, to reach the rocky summit, which is on the cliff edge. From the summit, an easy over gentle terrain bring you to Pen y Gadair about a mile away west-south-west. From Pen y Gadair - where there is a roofed mountain shelter - follow the cliff edge of Craig Cau and climb steeply to the top of Craig Cwn Amarch some three quarters of a mile south. From here, a good path - the Minffordd path once more - follows the rocky ridge, south-east at first, and descends to the floor of the cwm a little to the east of Llyn Cau. Continue east along the path to reach Nant Cadair and then south to return through the forest.

Remember : Always take a map and compass with you.
Cofiwch : Ewch â map a chwmpawd hefo chi bob tro.