The summit
Wide views.
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Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa in Welsh, is a mountain in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, about 7 km from the centre of the Snowdonia hub in a straight line. At 1,085 metres it is the highest mountain in Wales and the highest in the British Isles south of the Scottish Highlands. Its rocks were formed by volcanoes in the Ordovician period and then sculpted by glaciers into a pyramidal peak with sharp ridges around it. The mountain is a national nature reserve for its rare plants and animals, and lakes lie on its slopes, the largest being Llyn Llydaw. It has been called the busiest mountain in the UK, climbed by more than half a million walkers in 2022. From the summit, views open over range after range and blue lakes in the valleys, with paths climbing along green and rocky ridges. On clear days you can see a long way, though cloud often swallows the summit without warning. Six main paths lead to the summit, the most popular starting in the village of Llanberis to the north. You can also ride the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a rack railway opened in 1896 that runs 7.6 km from Llanberis to the summit station, usually from March to the end of October. The weather on top changes fast, so bring warm clothes.
Wide views.
From Llanberis.
On the slopes.
Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, United Kingdom
Yes, usually March to October.
Six main paths.