National parks · North Wales
Eryri (Snowdonia)
Also known as: Eryri, Park Kenedhlek Eryri
Eryri (Snowdonia) is a Mountainous region and national park in North Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eryri (Snowdonia) is located in North Wales, with the postcode LL41 4TR. Entry to the national park is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
Eryri (Snowdonia) is a national park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20415 km². According to Wikipedia: "Snowdonia, or Eryri, is a mountainous region and national park in North Wales.". It is one of fifteen designated national parks across England, Scotland, and Wales, protected for its landscape and recreation value.
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Summary from the official site
Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, is Wales' largest National Park, covering 823 square miles and home to a diverse landscape rich in culture, history, and heritage. It attracts nearly 4 million visitors annually who come to explore its mountain ranges, valleys, and extensive recreational opportunities.
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From the Wikipedia article
Snowdonia, or Eryri (Welsh: [ɛrəˈri] ), is a mountainous region and national park in North Wales. It contains all 15 mountains in Wales over 3000 feet high, including the country's highest, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), which is 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) tall. These peaks are all part of the Snowdon, Glyderau, and Carneddau ranges in the north of the region. The lower Moelwynion and Moel Hebog ranges lie immediately to the south. The national park has an area of 823 square miles (2,130 km2) (the fourth-largest in the UK), and covers most of central and southern Gwynedd and the western part of Conwy County Borough. This is much larger than the area traditionally considered Snowdonia (Eryri), and in addition to the five ranges above includes the Rhinogydd, Cadair Idris, and Aran ranges and the Dyfi Hills. It also includes most of the coast between Porthmadog and Aberdyfi. The park was the first of the three national parks of Wales to be designated, in October 1951, and the third in the UK after the Peak District and Lake District, which were established in April and May 1951 respectively. The park received 3.89 million visitors in 2015.
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Background
History
The earliest evidence for human occupation of the area dates from around 4000–3000 BC with extensive traces of prehistoric field systems evident in the landscape. Within these are traces of irregular enclosures and hut circles. There are burial chambers of Neolithic and Bronze Age such as Bryn Cader Faner and Iron Age hillforts such as Bryn y Castell near Ffestiniog. The region was finally conquered by the Romans by AD 77–78. Remains of Roman marching camps and practice camps are evident. There was a Roman fort and amphitheatre at Tomen y Mur. Roads are known to have connected with (Caernarfon) and (Chester) and include the northern reaches of Sarn Helen. There are numerous memorial stones…
Visiting
Research indicates that there were 3.67 million visitors to Snowdonia National Park in 2013, with approximately 9.74 million tourist days spent in the park during that year. Total tourist expenditure was £433.6 million in 2013.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9000, -3.8500
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Trawsfynydd
- Postcode
- LL41 4TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1951
- Official site
- eryri.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q867913 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Snowdonia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gaeaf yr Wyddfa.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eryri (Snowdonia)?
- Eryri (Snowdonia) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4TR), in the parish of Trawsfynydd.
- What is Eryri (Snowdonia)?
- Eryri (Snowdonia) is a Mountainous region and national park in North Wales.
- How do I get to Eryri (Snowdonia)?
- Drivers can use postcode LL41 4TR.
- When was Eryri (Snowdonia) built?
- Built or established in 1951.
- Is Eryri (Snowdonia) free to visit?
- Yes, Eryri (Snowdonia) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eryri (Snowdonia)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4TR. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.