Cader (or Cadair) Idris (2927' / 893m) is most frequently climbed by the Pony Path, which starts two miles south-west of the small town of Dolgellau. Though the mountain makes a spectacular backdrop to Dolgellau, its best side is south of the summit ridge, where the rocky corrie of Cwm Cau is a perfect example of the mountain-sculpting effects of glaciation. The ascent from Minffordd to the summit follows the lip of Cwm Cau, but the best views of the corrie are from the very steep path up to Mynydd Moel (2831' / 863m).
The panorama starts looking south-east to the Corris valley. Right of the blue-clad walker, in the near distance, is Craig Cau, which soars above the hidden corrie lake of Llyn Cau. Directly above Craig Cau is Tarren y Gesail, and to its right is Tarren Hendre. Right of the Tarrens, we are looking down the Dysynni valley, with Craig yr Aderyn ("Bird Rock") just to its left. Further round, the western end of the Cader ridge stretches away, with the coastal town of Barmouth visible between Craig-las ("Tyrrau Mawr") and the rocky arete of Cyfrwy. To their right is the sprawling Rhinog range of mountains (the Llyn peninsula is visible in the far distance to their left) and right of them, above the stone shelter, are the high mountains of Snowdonia. Looking along Cader's eastern ridge we see Mynydd Moel, with the Arans in the distance to its left.
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