Cadair Ifan Goch

Cadair Ifan Goch rises 207 meters above sea level, featuring a prominent crag that overlooks the Conwy Valley and extends toward the Carneddau mountains.

The National Trust acquired and maintains this geological formation, which has served as a reference point for travelers crossing the Conwy Valley throughout centuries.

Welsh folklore tells of a giant named Ifan Goch who would stand with one foot on the crag and another on Pen-y-Gaer to wash his face in the river.

Visitors can access the summit via multiple hiking trails, with recommended navigation tools including Landranger Map 115 and Explorer Map OL17E for proper orientation.

The crag presents views spanning the entire valley floor, reaching south to the Arenig mountains and providing clear sightlines across multiple mountain ranges.

Location: Conwy County Borough

Elevation above the sea: 207 m

GPS coordinates: 53.18500,-3.81320

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58