The Snowdonia National Park is located in North Wales and is considered to be an essential place to visit for any keen traveller or outdoor and active enthusiast, no matter where you’re from! Snowdonia is one of the oldest national parks in the United Kingdom and was the first to be designated as an official national park in the year 1951.
The national park got its name from the mountain that sits peering above the area – Snowdon. The magical mountain is the most visited in the United Kingdom – and is the biggest in the whole of England and Wales, making it a fantastic attraction. It stands at 3560 feet and is a perfect addition to existing attractions and activities to enjoy amongst many others in the area. Snowdonia incorporates a range of scenery, terrain, landscape and environment to make for the perfect area of enjoyment, relaxation and adventure.
The diversity in range of activity spans from walking, climbing and mountain biking, all the way to gorge walking, kayaking and surfing, meaning there is no shortage of fun filled and energetic activities to take part in. The nature of these activities require specific environments, such as lakes, sea, rivers, mountain and hills, meaning its not easy to take part in when you are in a lot of places – so having a go at these activities whilst in Snowdonia is a real essential whilst in the area!
Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or simply enjoy relaxing at areas of extreme natural beauty, Snowdonia is an essential place to put on your list of places to visit. The wealth of places to stay, things to do, events taking place and attractions within the area make for great visit to the area, whether you of along, with a friend or partner or a group.