Snowdonia is a national park in Wales.
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"Snowdonia is one of the most beautiful places in the world and Snowdon is the jewel that lies at its heart." (Snowdonia is one of the most beautiful places in the world and Snowdon is the jewel in his heart.) This is how Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins describes the national park.
history
The national park was established in 1951.
landscape
Flora and fauna
climate
getting there
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For those arriving by plane, the airports of Manchester, Liverpool or Dublin at. In any case, you have to accept an onward journey of several hours after the flight. When arriving via Dublin this includes a boat trip across the Irish Sea; then it is about 30 minutes by car to Caernarfon.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
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The national park is named after the much-visited one Mount Snowdon in the northwest of the park. At 1,085 meters, this is the highest point not only in the national park, but in all of England and Wales. Mount Snowdon and Snowdonia's other scenic attractions are best explored by hiking and biking.
A steam-powered, historic cogwheel train leads up to Snowdon. The Snowdon Mountain Railway starts in 1 Llanberris at a height of 108 m and overcomes up to 2 Summit of Snowdon almost 1000 meters in altitude on a 7.5 km route (www.snowdonrailway.co.uk).
activities
Even the drive through the park is worthwhile. However, you can get to know him much better through the many sporting activities that are possible here.
Hiking / mountaineering
The region around Mount Snowdon is particularly suitable. The ascent is possible on several routes of different difficulty. Depending on the route, the ascent should take between three and seven hours.
Starting points for the ascent are Llanberis (Llanberis Path), Pen-y-Pass (Pyg Track, Miners' Track and Snowdon Horseshoe), Bethania (Watkin Path and South Ridge Path), Rhyd Ddu (Rhyd Ddu Path) and the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel (Snowdon Ranger Path). In any case, you should get a hiking map beforehand, which you can get in the tourist offices, for example. Since you will be on the road for several hours in any case, you should equip yourself accordingly and also take into account that the weather in the summit area can be noticeably cooler and windier than is the case below.
Inexperienced or inexperienced hikers should limit themselves to routes that are considered easy, e.g. B. Llanberis Path, Pyg Track or Miners' Track.
water sports
Various providers offer opportunities for rafting, canoeing or kayaking.
To fly
Southwest of Caernarfon, at Dinas Dinlle, is the Caernarfon Airport. There are several sightseeing flights over Snowdonia, the Menai Strait (between mainland Welsh and the island of Anglesey / Môn) or the LLyn peninsula. The first flight lesson can be a special experience. No previous knowledge is required to get behind the wheel of a four-seater Piper and fly it yourself.
further activities
A variety of other activities are available that can make a Snowdonia vacation a memorable one:
- Visit the underground copper mine "The Red Dragon Heritage Center" east of Beddgelert
- Visit to the underground slate quarries "Llechwedd Slate Caverns" near Blaenau Ffestiniog
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accommodation
Hotels and hostels
camping
security
With regard to safety, the same guidelines apply as for whole Wales.
When it comes to excursions into the mountains, you shouldn't overestimate yourself and choose the right routes. The hiking routes that lead to Mount Snowdon, for example, are not to be regarded as "strolls" even on the easier routes.
trips
Who ever in Wales should not fail to get to know the other parts of the country.
In about 30 minutes by car you can reach Holyhead, from where you can get to by express ferries from P&O or Irish Ferries within 90 or 100 minutes Dublin got.
