Snowdonia


 * Panorama of some of the northern Snowdonia hills.

Snowdonia is a region of North Wales, and a National Park of 2170 square kilometers. It is named after the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon, but it is a densely packed mountain range with many other interesting peaks, and is suitable for all types of mountain activity.

The park is around two hours from Manchester by car or minibus. So the club regularly visits Snowdonia, and has lots of mountain fun there!

Regions
Snowdonia is normally split into four main regions. From North to South these are:

Carnedds
The Carnedds Massif (Carneddau) are the highest massif in Snowdonia, but have deceptively rolling tops.

Glyders
The Glyders Massif (Glyderau) are nestled between the Snowdon and Carnedd massif. Their steep rocky Northern face contrasts their rolling Southern side. The main mountaineering possibilities in this are found between Ogwen and Capel Curig.

Snowdon Massif
The Snowdon Massif is obviously most known for Wales's highest peak Snowdon.

Southern Snowdonia
Whilst technically a series of separated lower hills, there are still some excellent routes to be had, for example Nantlle Ridge just on the South side of Snowdon.
 * Beddgelert
 * Dinas Mawddwy
 * Cadair Idris

Other Information

 * Welsh 3000s - a walking challenge which attempts to cross all the highest Snowdonian mountains in under 24hrs.