Snowdonia National Park

The Snowdonia National Park, commonly referred to as Snowdonia, is located in North Wales and is Wales oldest national park. The park was founded in 1951 and covers an area of 838 square miles (2170 km²).

Within the boundaries of the Snowdonia National Park are a number of towns and villages including the very picturesque Betws-y-Coed, Bethesda, Dolgellau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Harlech, Beddgelert, Llanberis, Bala, and Barmouth. At the north east edge of the park are the towns of Conwy and Llanrwst.

The Snowdonia National Park is Britain's second largest park and is home to the highest mountain in England and Wales, Mount Snowdon. You can ascend Mount Snowdon either on foot by following a number of recognised pathways leading to the summit or by the Snowdon Mountain Railway which leaves from the town of Llanberis at the northern foot of the mountain. The journey on the railway takes about 4 hours as a round trip. At the summit you can relax in the newly rebuilt summit complex whilst taking in the fantastic views but try and make sure you pick a sunny day!

The Snowdonia National Park is very popular with hill walkers and watersports enthuasists. There are a large number of activity centres throughout the region, notably at Capel Curig in the north close to the village of Betws y Coed and Bala towards the south which is very popular for its white water rafting.

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