- Snowdon itself is the legendary resting place of Rhita Gawr, a giant slain by King Arthur and famed for wearing a cloak crafted from men’s beards.
- From Llyn Cwellyn car park, the Snowdon Ranger Path (8 miles/13km) winds up the side of Yr Wyddfa, giving you views of the many lakes in the area.
- Snowdon is the jewel in the crown of mountains in Snowdonia, hundreds of thousands of people flock to ascend this amazing mountain every year.
- Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) Highest mountain in Wales,1,085 metres.
- Although part of the Snowdon Massif, Mount Snowdon is known to be among three mountain groups in Snowdonia that include mountains over 3,000 feet.
- Many of these visitors are quite new to hill-walking, which often brings up questions along the lines of: ‘Just how hard is it to climb Snowdon?’ Or…
- In addition to being the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon is also the high point (county top) of the historic county of Caernarfonshire.
- Get to Llanberis, located at the foot of Mount Snowdon. ... Llanberis is a key location in Wales as it is the departure point to get to Mount Snowdon.
- At 1,085 metres or 3,560 feet, Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and England (but not in Britain; that honour goes to Ben Nevis, in Scotland).
- Reaching the summit of Snowdon - Yr Wydffa, the highest peak in Wales, is one of the most rewarding mountain challenges in the UK.