Set on the north-eastern edge of Snowdownia National Park, the village is only 23km from Snowdon and the mountain’s peak is visible at almost every corner. In recent years, Snowdonia National Park has been experiencing an overcrowding problem, with approximately 600,000 people visiting every year, mostly gathering on trails to reach the summit of Snowdon. There’s very little noise on our way up and we see a grand total of three people along the way – surprising considering how popular Snowdonia is as a hiking destination. Snowdonia National ParkOur second day starts with an early morning kayak session at Llyn Padarn in Llanberis – only a half-hour drive through the National Park. The trail feels shorter on the way down, perhaps because I’m aware my time here is coming to an end.

Source: Irish Independent June 30, 2023 17:35 UTC