Snowdownia National Park

Snowdownia National Park is a recent creation and covers a much wider area than the traditional Snowdownia, extending inland from the coast between Penmaenmawr and Caernarfon by way of Bethesda to Bala Lake and Llanfairfechan. Access to a beautiful part of this area, including Snowdon itself, is made easier by the Snowdon Mountain Railway, which starts from Llanberis.

'Eryri' is the Welsh name for Snowdonia, the Land of the Eagle. This park is one of the most popular hiking and climbing places in Britain. Not only does it offer rugged mountain scenery, but also beaches, dunes and valleys. It contains over 50 lakes and smaller pools. The park features a rich cultural heritage; roman remains, prehistoric circles, stone walls and sheep farms.