Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park covers nearly

1,350km in norhwest Wales,home to some of
Britain most impressive mountains and
wastelands.Its gem is Snowdon, the tallest
mountain in Wales.
There is one curious exception to the national
park, the village of Bleno-Festiniog, whose
inhabitants are mining oil shale. In 1949, it
was decided that this industrial area did not
merit inclusion in a national park. However,
the village is worth a visit, if only for a
delightful walk through the Llechwid slate
caves.
The village of Bettus-y-Coyd, 13 km to the
north, is often visited by mountain hikers.
From here there are many paths leading to the
surrounding mountains.
Capel Curig, 8 km west of Bettus y Coid, is
another tourism and mountaineering center.
Information can be obtained from the climbing
center.
The pearl of Wales is Snowdon, or Ir-Whitwa
in Welsh, which means "tomb",
1068 m high. According to legend, the giant
Rita Gaur, who wore a cloak woven from the
beards of the kings he had killed, rests here.
This monster was killed by the great King
Arthur.
In clear weather, Wales, England, Scotland
and Ireland are visible from the summit for
400 km around.