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Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Summit shelter on Cader Idris

Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant

Summit shelter on Cader Idris

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Summit shelter on Cader Idris

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Cader Idris National Nature Reserve

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Location: Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Dominiek Van Dooren

2 days ago

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Just below the rocky summit stands a sturdy stone hut. It is a modern version of a 19th-century hut that became famous through an old lady who climbed to the summit early in the morning and offered a cup of tea (paned o de) to everyone who passed by. "Paned o De" is said to be the name of this shelter.
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David Howells

April 12, 2026

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The Penygader summit shelter on Cadair Idris is a super handy, sturdy, stone-built mountain hut designed to protect hikers from the often harsh weather one has to endure here at 893 metres. Located just below the trig point, it provides a comfortable safe refuge from wind and rain, and it has bench seating on the inside. Visitors are asked to keep it clean and tidy.

Konstantinos Koukouris

July 9, 2023

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Friendly sheep eager for salt.

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Elevation 860 m

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

5°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Llanfihangel-Y-Pennant, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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