
Cadair Idris Visitor Centre & Tea Room
Visitor Centre, free entry
Southern Snowdonia,
LL39 1AX
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Details
Cadair Idris Visitor Centre and Cadair Tea Room are 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the summit passes by them.
The visitor centre houses an exhibition showcasing the wildlife, geology and legends of Cadair Idris National Nature Reserve.
The exhibition includes:
interactive games
short film about the making of the mountain
film about work that Natural Resources Wales does for nature conservation here
animated films telling the legends of Idris the Giant
live infrared footage of rare lesser horseshoe bats in the roofspace
The centre is owned by Natural Resources Wales, and managed in partnership with the staff of Ty Te Cadair Tea Room.
Both the visitor centre and tea room are open seasonally
Cadair Idris Visitor Centre and Cadair Tea Room are 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the summit passes by them. The visitor centre houses an exhibition showcasing the wildlife, geology and legends of Cadair Idris National Nature Reserve. The exhibition includes: interactive games short film about the making of the mountain film about work that Natural Resources Wales does for nature conservation here animated films telling the legends of Idris the Giant live infrared footage of rare lesser horseshoe bats in the roofspace The centre is owned by Natural Resources Wales, and managed in partnership with the staff of Ty Te Cadair Tea Room. Both the visitor centre and tea room are open seasonally.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Dôl Idris car park is situated near the junction of the B4405 and the A487. The car park is managed by Snowdonia National Park and there is a parking charge.
Address
Southern Snowdonia,
LL39 1AX
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SH 696154 Lat: 52.72122 Long: -3.93070
Public Transport:
Bus services 30,32,34 [Dolgellau-Tywyn-Machynlleth] run on the A487, stopping at the junction with the B4405 close to the entrance of the car park. The T2 Trawscymru service stops at Minfordd and Dolgellau
The nearest main line railway stations are Machynlleth, Tywyn and Barmouth.
www.Traveline.Cymru is a useful journey planner for public transport in the region.
By Car: Cadair Idris Visitor Centre Car park is signposted off the A487. The Minffordd path to the summit of Cadair Idris also starts from this location.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 10 miles from Tywyn station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Cadair Idris Visitor Centre and Cadair Tea Room are 250 metres from the car park and the Minffordd path to the summit passes by them. The visitor centre houses an exhibition showcasing the wildlife, geology and legends of Cadair Idris National Nature Reserve. The exhibition includes: interactive games short film about the making of the mountain film about work that Natural Resources Wales does for nature conservation here animated films telling the legends of Idris the Giant live infrared footage of rare lesser horseshoe bats in the roofspace The centre is owned by Natural Resources Wales, and managed in partnership with the staff of Ty Te Cadair Tea Room. Both the visitor centre and tea room are open seasonally.