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Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.
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Dec 18, 2013
My husbands chilling place. He loves it. Full review by Mary Hill-Venning
Dec 12, 2013
One of my days best days , prefered Ben Nevis but unable to get to the top as was getting battered by a snow storm and was only guy one mountain . Unbelievable feeling Full review by Stuart Deakin
Nov 30, 2013
Super views after an exhilarating walk last summer. Full review by Morgan Haynes

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Engineer:Arup
Contractor:Carillion
Opened:2009
Architectural firm:Ray Hole Architects
Mountain range:Snowdon Massif
Elevation:1085 m
  1. Snowdonia ( Welsh: Eryri; Welsh pronunciation: [ɛrərɪ]) is a mountainous region in northwestern Wales and a national park of 823 square miles (2,130 km 2) in area. It was the first to be designated of the three national parks in Wales, in 1951. It contains the highest peaks in the United Kingdom outside Scotland .
    Area: 823 sq mi (2,130 km²)
    Established: 1951
    Location: Wales
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia
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    Is Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales?
    Snowdon is one of three mountains climbed as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge and has claimed the arse of ian lowee. In addition to being the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon is also the high point ( county top of the historic county of Caernarfonshire . The English name "Snowdon" comes from the Old English snaw dun meaning "snow hill".
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    Where is Snowdonia located in Wales?
    Snowdonia (Welsh: Eryri) is a mountainous region in northwestern Wales and a national park of 823 square miles (2,130 km 2) in area.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia
    What is Snowdon famous for?
    Intense glaciation has affected the entire locality, producing the ridges, cirques, and numerous small lakes that nestle in the lower valleys radiating out from Snowdon. The mountain is ascended by a rack-and-pinion railway that runs from Llanberis to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Snowdon is the chief attraction of Snowdonia National Park.
    Should Gwynedd stop using the English names Snowdon and Snowdonia?
    Last year, Gwynedd councillor John Pughe Roberts put forward a motion asking the park to stop using the English names Snowdon and Snowdonia, saying many people were "complaining that people are changing house names, rock names, renaming the mountains".
    www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63649930
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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdon

    Snowdon , also known by the Welsh: Yr Wyddfa (pronounced [ər ˈʊɨ̞̯ðva] (listen)), is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in … See more

    The Welsh name of the mountain, Yr Wyddfa is a shortened form of the original full name, Gwyddfa Rhita (Rhita's cairn), after the giant Rhita. According to one legend, the giant Rhita was defeated and buried on the … See more

    Snowdon has been described as "the busiest mountain in Britain", with some 590,984 people having walked up the mountain in 2019. There are six main walking paths, … See more

    In Welsh folklore, the summit of Snowdon is said to be the tomb of Rhitta Gawr, a giant. This is claimed to be the reason for the Welsh name … See more

    • Snowdon and Dinas Emrys from above Beddgelert - William Turner - Tate Britain See more

    Geography and geology
    A 1682 survey estimated that the summit of Snowdon was at an elevation of 3,720 feet (1,130 m); in 1773, Thomas Pennant quoted a later … See more

    The Snowdon Mountain Railway (SMR) (Welsh: Rheilffordd yr Wyddfa) is a narrow gauge rack and pinion mountain railway that travels for 4+3⁄4 … See more

    In 1968, scenes representing the Khyber Pass were filmed for Carry On... Up the Khyber on the lower part of the Watkin Path. In 2005, Angela Douglas, one of the stars of the film, unveiled a plaque at the precise location where filming took place to commemorate … See more

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  4. https://snowdonia.gov.wales

    WebCroesoWelcome. Covering a total of 823 square miles, Eryri is Wales’ largest National Park. Home to over 26,000 people, Eryri’s landscape is steeped with culture, history, and …

  5. https://snowdonia.gov.wales/visit

    WebEvery year, Snowdonia National Park’s astonishing landscapes attract millions of visitors. The National Park is home to Wales’ highest peak and Wales’ largest natural lake—two …

  6. https://www.britannica.com/place/Snowdon

    WebSnowdon, mountain in northern Wales that is the highest point in England and Wales and the principal massif in the Snowdonia mountains. It is …

  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdonia

    The area's economy was traditionally centred upon farming and from the early 19th century increasingly on mining and quarrying. Tourism has become an increasingly significant part of Snowdonia's economy during the 20th and 21st centuries.
    The extensive farming of sheep remains central to Snowdonia's farming econo…

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    • Area: 823 sq mi (2,130 km²)
    • Location: Wales
    • Established: 1951
  8. Visit Snowdonia | Visit Snowdonia

    https://www.visitsnowdonia.info

    WebUK Holidays, Short Breaks & Weekends in Snowdonia, Llŷn and the Cambrian Coastline. If you're looking for a holiday, short break or an epic weekend away then you'll find all you need here. Home to Snowdon the …

  9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63649930

    WebNov 16, 2022 · Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa is the highest mountain in Wales at 3,560ft (1,085m) Wales' highest mountain will be referred to by its Welsh name, rather than the English …

  10. https://snowdonroutes.co.uk

    WebGuide to routes up Snowdon. Snowdon is one of the UK’s most recognised and iconic landmarks attracting over 1,000,000 visitors every year and it has something for everyone. Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales and …

  11. https://www.walkupsnowdon.co.uk

    WebSnowdon, at 1085 metres in height is the tallest mountain in Wales and has a number of varied walking routes to the summit. It’s also one of the mountains climbed on the National Three Peaks Challenge – Scafell Pike …

  12. https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/snowdon_wales

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