Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Snowdon
Address: Rhyd Ddu Path, Snowdonia National Park, LL55 4TT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1286 870223

#1 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction, More...

Gallery (21)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Chris / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Sergio Andres Segovia / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-SA-3.0 / Rotatebot / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / SteveCymro / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 / Red panda bot / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.5 / Velela / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Figugegl / URL

Facts and practical information

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. It is located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd. It is the busiest mountain in the United Kingdom and the third most visited attraction in Wales; in 2019 it was visited by 590,984 walkers, with an additional 140,000 people taking the train. It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3560 ftProminence: 3409 ftCoordinates: 53°4'6"N, 4°4'31"W

Address

Rhyd Ddu PathSnowdonia National Park LL55 4TT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1286 870223

Website

Social media

Add

Snowdonia National ...

Day trips

Snowdon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Glaslyn, Llyn Llydaw, Crib Goch.

1 miNW
Climbing
Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia National Park
27 min walk • Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, or "Cloggy", is a north-facing rhyolite set of cliffs located on the northern flank of Snowdon mountain.
0.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park
11 min walk • Glaslyn is a lake in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It is found at approximately 600 metres above sea level in a cwm on the eastern flanks of Snowdon. It is a rough ellipse in shape, about 500 metres east–west and about 300 metres north–south, and the Miners' Track runs along the northern shore.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Llyn Llydaw, Snowdonia National Park
28 min walk • Llyn Llydaw is a natural lake in Snowdonia National Park on the flanks of Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain. This long thin lake has formed in a cwm about one-third of the way up the mountain. It is one of the most visited lakes in the United Kingdom.
1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Crib Goch, Snowdonia National Park
26 min walk • Crib Goch is described as a "knife-edged" arête in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales. The name means "red ridge" in the Welsh language. The highest point on the arête is 923 metres above sea level.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Y Lliwedd, Snowdonia National Park
25 min walk • Y Lliwedd is a mountain, connected to Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Its summit lies 898 metres above sea level. The eastern flanks are steep cliffs rising above Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw. Y Lliwedd is the most conspicuous of the peaks for those who approach Snowdon via the Miners' and Pyg tracks.
0.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park
13 min walk • Garnedd Ugain, often referred to as "Crib-y-Ddysgl", is a pyramidal mountain in Wales that forms part of the Snowdon Massif. It is the second-highest peak in Wales, and lies just under one kilometre north of the summit of Snowdon itself.
0.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Llechog, Snowdonia National Park
12 min walk • Llechog is a top of Garnedd Ugain on the Snowdon massif in Wales. It is the top of a long crest of cliffs that start in Llanberis and finishes on Garnedd Ugain. The nearby Clogwyn Station is a stop of the Snowdon mountain railway.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park
32 min walk • The Snowdon Massif is one of the three mountain groups in Snowdonia, north Wales, to include mountains over 3,000 feet high. It occupies the area between Beddgelert, Pen-y-Pass and Llanberis.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lliwedd Bach, Snowdonia National Park
33 min walk • Lliwedd Bach is a top of Y Lliwedd in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is the last "top" on the main ridge of Y Lliwedd, the other being Y Lliwedd East Peak.
1.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Y Lliwedd East Peak, Snowdonia National Park
28 min walk • Y Lliwedd East Peak is the twin top of Y Lliwedd in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is only 5 metres shorter than the main summit of Y Lliwedd.
0.4 miNW
53°4'24"N • 4°4'48"W
Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis
11 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Snowdon open?

Snowdon is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Snowdon?

Nearby attractions include Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis (11 min walk), Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park (11 min walk), Llechog, Snowdonia National Park (12 min walk), Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park (13 min walk).

How to get to Snowdon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Snowdon:

Train

Summit (2 min walk)
Clogwyn (29 min walk)