From UMHC Hiking Guide
- Panorama of some of the northern Snowdonia hills.
Snowdonia is a region of North Wales, and a National Park of 2170 square kilometers. The club regularly visits Snowdonia, as it has lots of mountain fun!
Named after the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon, the park is around two hours from Manchester. This densely packed mountain range is a great area for all types of mountain activity, and lots of it!
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Regions
From North to South, Snowdonia can be generally split into four main regions:
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
The Snowdon Massif is obviously most known for Wales's highest peak Snowdon.
Southern Snowdonia
Whilst technical a series of separated lower hills, there is still some excellent routes to be had, for example Nantlle Ridge just on the South side of Snowdon.
Other Information
- Welsh 3000s - a walking challenge which attempts to cross all the highest Snowdonian mountains in under 24hrs.
