Human activity in Snowdonia stretches back thousands of years. There are numerous prehistoric sites in the region. The remains of the settlement — which stands feet above the Irish Sea and was built in around BC — include a large rampart and stone huts.
The Romans knew the inhabitants of north-west Wales as the Ordovices, and the invaders undertook a long-running military campaign to conquer the area led by Agricola.
The Romans built several marching camps and forts in the area to strengthen their grip on it. The occupiers also brought with them new agricultural techniques, investing much in the way of both manpower and equipment.
Snowdonia has also been at the centre of fierce political rivalries in the past. The collapse of the Roman occupation left something of a power vacuum in its wake, with the Principality or Kingdom of Gwynedd emerging from its ashes.
The area attracted the interest of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans alike, so the local nobles were forced to be on their guard. There are six recommended paths.
Plan ahead by downloading the Snowdon Walks app. This useful app covers the six main routes, providing maps and tracking your progress. It starts off gradually until you get to Llyn Llydaw. A popular circular route is to go up one and come down the other. The Rhyd Ddu Path 8. Starting from Pont Bethania car park, you can see some of the old copper mine workings along the way. Please respect the mountain and keep to the paths for your safety, and also to protect the ecological balance.
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Home Things to do Adventure and activities Walking. Six paths to the top of Snowdon. Karen Willans Content producer for Visit Wales, her main interests are museums, railways and walking the wonderful Welsh hills and trails.
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Attraction Mount Snowdon. All year but can be dangerous when covered in snow. Location The most popular way to access Snowdon is from the village of Llanberis. Join the Conversation. Somewhere you've never been? What is Nearby? Penrhyn Castle. Learn More. Then our Three Peak Challenge is for you — a fast paced trekking challenge, summiting the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales straight after each other!
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The Llanberis Path The Llanberis Path is the longest and most gradual path to the summit and offers fantastic views of the surrounding area. Distance there and back : 9 miles Time there and back : Hours approx. Distance there and back : 7 miles Time there and back : hours approx.
Distance there and back : 8 miles Time there and back : Hours approx. Starting Point: Pont Bethania Bridge Car Park Total Ascent: m Snowdon Ranger Path This route is one of the quieter routes on Snowdon, following a rocky track before joining the Llanberis Path, prior to reaching the summit - with great views of the surrounding valleys, lakes and ridges.
Plan your route — make sure you choose a route that suits your fitness level and then make sure you keep to your planned route.
The biggest cause of mountain rescue incidents on Snowdon is due to people getting lost.
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