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The glaciers of the
last Ice Age moulded the Snowdonia landscape
of deep valleys and rugged mountains. Rivers,
lakes and waterfalls, and remnants of ancient
deciduous woodlands, are typical of the park,
as is the coast, with its sandy bays, dunes
and the three beautiful estuaries - Glaslyn/Dwyryd,
Mawddach and Dyfi.
A rich variety of
plants and wildlife mirrors the diversity of
the landscape and the whole of the park is a
stronghold of the Welsh language and way of
life.
Archaeological remains
from the Neolithic period, the Roman occupation
and the Middle Ages survive through to those
of the recent industrial past of gold, lead
and copper mining, and slate quarrying on a
grand scale.
Around 500,000 people
touch Snowdon every year, either by climbing,
walking or taking the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
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| Heulwen
Guest House, Llanfachreth, Gwynedd LL40 2EB UK. Telephone:
+44 (0)1341 423085 |
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