2017 Press Releases
Wardens Emphasise Importance of Preparation
21 December 2017
As mild weather turns colder during the next few days, Snowdonia National Park Wardens wish to remind those thinking of going out walking on the mountains during next week, to check the weather before setting off.
29 November 2017
The Miners’ Track on Snowdon is a bridleway on privately owned land and as such, the landowner’s permission is needed for motorised vehicular access.
£1 Million to Restore Wales' Important Peatlands
6 October 2017
Thanks to a generous contribution of £ 1m from the Welsh Government's Sustainable Management Scheme, some of Wales' most important peatlands will be protected, maintained and improved.
21 September 2017
Yesterday (Wednesday, September 20th), at Caernarfon Magistrates Court, the owners of the derelict St David’s Hotel Harlech were fined a maximum £1,000 for failing to comply with a Section 215 Notice to demolish the building.
Wales' First Minister Opens yr Ysgwrn
6 September 2017
Yr Ysgwrn was officially opened today by the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales, in the company of Gerald Williams, the nephew of famous poet and First World War soldier, Hedd Wyn
18 July 2017
Gwynedd Council are working closely with the Snowdonia National Park Authority reviewing our Rights of Way Improvement Plan.
New Chairman for Snowdonia National Park Authority
28 June 2017
At the Snowdonia National Park Authority’s Annual General Meeting today, (Wednesday, 28 June) held at Plas Tan y Bwlch near Maentwrog, Owain Wyn was elected as the Authority’s new Chairman.
Future of Snowdon: Request for feedback
15 June 2017
The Snowdon Partnership, which consists of a range of organisations which care about and have responsibility over the future of Snowdon, will begin consulting on its Snowdon Partnership Plan today (Thursday, June 15th).
4 May 2017
Preparation is key to enjoying and completing the Three Peaks Challenge successfully according to the Three Peaks Partnership.
Google returns to the footpaths of Snowdonia
13 April 2017
From today, 17 footpaths in Snowdonia will be seen for the first time on Google, thanks to Google Street View and the Snowdonia National Park Authority.
7 April 2017
As weather forecast predicts unsettled weather over the Easter holidays, once again the National Park Authority is looking forward to welcoming people from all corners of the earth to Snowdonia over the next few weeks.
Early Flowering for Ancient Trees
31 March 2017
Summer has arrived early at Plas Tan y Bwlch this year with the rhododendrons already in full bloom.
Increased Parking Spaces at the Foot of Snowdon
13 February 2017
In order to enable more parking spaces on the shores of Llyn Cwellyn, contractors are currently working on redesigning the Llyn Cwellyn/Snowdon Ranger car park.