Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside Scotland. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in Gwynedd, and has been described as "the busiest mountain in Britain". It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.
Up from Rhyd Ddu, through old quarry to Bwlch-Cwn Llan - recce for a group trip later in the year. Good "cut off" at Bwlch - feels in the mountains but easy return route for slower/less aspirational members of the group. Good views over to West and East peak of Y Lliwedd. Scrambled up ridge to Allt Maenbderyn and along Clogwyn Du. Contoured round to Llechog ridge - interesting change in geology - sedimentary rocks on top of newer igneous which had been on the surface lower down? Clear change in rock type and colour. Decent by Ryd Ddu path. Good beer in pub in Ryd Ddu with Niamh.
