The Snowdonia National Park

The Snowdonia National Park, also known as Welsh Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, is an 838-square-mile national park in Gwynedd and Conwy counties in northern Wales (2,171 square km). It is well renowned for its mountains, which are mostly made of volcanic rock and are broken by valleys formed by Ice Age glaciers. With an elevation of 3,560 feet, Snowdon Mountain's summit, Yr Wyddfa, in the park's northwest corner, is the highest peak in England and Wales (1,085 meters). The park's historic Snowdon Mountain Railway rises to the peak of Mount Snowdon, Wales' tallest mountain, with views across the sea to Ireland. The park also has a large network of paths, over 100 lakes, and jagged peaks such as Cader Idris and Tryfan.

Eryri is Wales' largest National Park, covering an area of 823 square miles. Eryri's scenery is steeped in culture, history, and legacy, and the Welsh language is part of the day-to-day fabric of the area. Tourism thrives as a result of the opportunities for climbing, hill walking, fishing, and sightseeing. Tourist centers in and near the park include Bala, with recreational facilities on Bala Lake, the largest natural lake in Wales. Every year, about 4 million visitors visit Eryri to explore its towering peaks and stunning valleys, find tranquillity on less-traveled trails and discover its abundant recreation choices.

Location: In northwestern Wales