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.
ROUTE: The Daear Ddu Ridge route was chosen as a shortish introduction to the area, with some easy scrambling in preparation for the Snowdon Horseshoe later in the week. We encountered dry rock throughout. The ridge itself felt comfortable to scramble up, mostly it was steep walking, with no appreciable exposure, and plenty of big ledges and grassy shelves. 
