Snowdon Area
Mount Snowdon
is situated in the Snowdonia National Park,
covering an area of 840 square miles. The area
around Snowdon is very mountainous. The views
all around the region are good and there are
some picturesque villages.
The main recommended route is situated in the
pass of Llanberis where it meets with
Pen-y-Pass. There is a youth hostel here and a
mountain rescue post. There are 2 starts, either
the Pyg Track or the Miners Track.
The town of Llanberis is 6 miles away on the
shore of Llyn Padarn or Llanberis Lake. Along
the shore of this lake is a steam railway, which
is open to visitors. Probably the most famous
tourist attraction in this area is the Snowdon
Mountain Railway. This line starts in Llanberis
and continues to the summit of Snowdon.
On the summit there is a café and gift shop,
where thirsty walkers can quench their thirst
and purchase souvenirs. Some walkers prefer to
travel one way on the railway and the other on
foot. |
