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.
Snowden Summit (1085m) via Rhyd Ddu path (ascent) and Snowden Ranger Path (descent). Continuing the area familiarization for the south side of the Snowdon Massif discussed in yesterday's DLog (April 27), started from the Rhyd Ddu Rail Station parking lot. Ascended the Rhyd Ddu path to Liechog ridgeline, to Bwich Main, and up to the summit of Snowden. Descended back down to the valley floor via the Snowden Ranger path to the Snowden Ranger Rail Station at Llyn Cwellyn. Returned to Rhyd Ddu along the lake shore. This route provided excellent views of the surrounding area, including the terrain in Cwm Clogwyn and the ridges of the south of Snowden.
