Cadair Idris - Penygadair is an 893-metre (2,929 ft) Hewitt in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the Dolgellau to Machynlleth area (Cadair Idris). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 608 m. The summit is marked by a rock near trig point. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm, Nuttall and High Hill of Britain lists.
| Height | 892.7 m / 2,929 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 608 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall, High Hill of Britain |
| Region | Dolgellau to Machynlleth |
| County | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| OS grid reference | SH7111413035 |
| Latitude / longitude | 52.699618, -3.908777 |
| Summit feature | rock near trig point |
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Hills near Cadair Idris - Penygadair
Other listed hills within 8 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfrwy | 811 m | Hewitt | 0.8 km |
| Craig Cwm Amarch | 792 m | Hewitt | 0.9 km |
| Mynydd Moel | 863 m | Hewitt | 1.8 km |
| Gau Graig | 684 m | Nuttall | 3.4 km |
| Craig-las | 661 m | Hewitt | 3.4 km |
| Craig-y-llyn | 622 m | Hewitt | 4.7 km |
| Tarren y Gesail | 667 m | Hewitt | 7.1 km |
| Waun-oer | 670 m | Hewitt | 7.6 km |
See the full list of Hewitts or the Nuttalls, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.