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.
Started at Rhydd Du- ascended up through the quarry beneath Yr Aran, up the South Ridge and Bwlch Main ridge with Rachael, my friend from LLanrug. I taught her the basics of map reading, taking a bearing and grid ref. she felt a little bit exposed on the ridge but not too scared. I encouraged her to be brave and have a little step up, to build her confidence with the exposure. She did really well. Rachael helped me with my understanding of welsh language and we talked about the Welsh Not and the impact this still has on the welsh Psyche, in some areas. really useful in building my knowledge and understanding of the area.