The Chair of Idris, Cadair Idris, Gwynedd, Wales, Uk
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Ddraig Ddu
N 52° 41.984 W 003° 54.492
30U E 438629 N 5839255
Cadair idris is a hill in the Snowdonia range that has an odd tale of a giant getting involved in its formation.
Waymark Code: WMQRP5
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/24/2016
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"Cadair (or Cader) Idris is one of Wales’s most iconic mountains. It is about 893m in height, standing at the southern gate of Snowdonia, overlooking Dolgellau. The three peaks are Pen y Gadair (Head of the Chair), Cyfrwy (the Saddle) and Mynydd Moel (the Bare Mountain).
There are numerous stories and legends associated with this mountain and Idris, the giant who’s seat it supposedly is. A few of the nearby lakes – such as Llyn Mwyngul (commonly known as Tal-y-llyn lake) are reputed to be bottomless, and those who venture up the mountain at night should take heed before sleeping on its slopes. It is said that those who sleep on the mountain will awaken either as a madman, a poet or indeed never wake again."
Type: Local Legend or Lore
Referenced in (list books, websites and other media):
http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/myths_and_legends-89.aspx
Website Reference: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
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