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Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in Gwynedd, and has been described as "probably the busiest mountain in Britain".It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.
The rocks that form Snowdon were produced by volcanoes in the Ordovician period, and the massif has been extensively sculpted by glaciation, forming the pyramidal peak of Snowdon and the arêtes of Crib Goch and Y Lliwedd. The cliff faces on Snowdon, including Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, are significant for rock climbing, and the mountain was used by Edmund Hillary in training for the 1953 ascent of Mount Everest.
Snowdon offers some of the best views in Britain. The summit can be reached by a number of well-known paths, and by the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a rack and pinion railway opened in 1896 which carries passengers the 4.7 miles (7.6 km) from Llanberis to the summit station. The summit also houses a visitor centre called Hafod Eryri, built in 2006 to replace one built in the 1930s.
The name Snowdon is from the Old English for "snow hill", while the Welsh name - Yr Wyddfa - means "the tumulus", which may refer to the cairn thrown over the legendary giant Rhitta Gawr after his defeat by King Arthur. As well as other figures from Arthurian legend, the mountain is linked to a legendary afanc (water monster) and the Tylwyth Teg (fairies).
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∙ 16y agomount snowdon in wales is 1085metres or 3560feet tall.
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∙ 13y agoIt's summit is 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level.
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∙ 14y ago1,085 metres which is about 3,560 feet.
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∙ 14y agoMount Snowdon: 3560ft (1085m) Mount Everest: 29028ft (8848m)
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∙ 14y agosnowdonia national park is a big chunk of land at least 838 square miles
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∙ 12y agoIhre Mutter. <-- that's German :)
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∙ 9y agoMount Snowdon, Wales stands 1.085km tall.
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What national park is Snowdonia in?
The national park is actually called The Snowdonia National Park. It is in north Wales.
What is snowdonia national park?
The national park is actually called The Snowdonia National Park. It is in north Wales.
When was Snowdonia made a national park?
Snowdonia's boundaries were established in 1950 and Snowdonia became a national park on 18th October 1951. It was the third area to be given national park status under the National Park and Access to Countryside Act and the first national park in Wales.
Is snowdonia Britain's longest mountain range?
Snowdonia is not a mountain range it is a National Park
How long is snowdonia national park?
About 105 kilometres
In what counties is Snowdonia National Park?
Conwy and Gwynedd.
What is the biggest national park in Wales?
Taken from the link attached "There are three National Parks in Wales covering an area of 4122 sq km. This represents approximately 20% of the land area of Wales. Snowdonia was designated in 1951 followed by Pembrokeshire Coast in 1952 and Brecon Beacons in 1957".
Where is Mount Snowdonia on the map of?
Snowdonia is a national park. The mountain is called Snowdon and it is within the area of the national park, along with many other mountains. Snowdonia is in the north west region of Wales and Mount Snowdon is close to the town of Llanberis.
Where is Mt Snowdon?
In Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales.
Where is Mount snowden?
Its in North Wales and is situated in the Snowdonia National Park.
When was snowdonia created?
The Lake District was designated as a National Park in 1951. For more in-depth information, see the page links, further down this page, listed under "Related Links " and "Answers.com"
What is the closest town to Mount Snowdon not just Snowdonia?
Snowdonia is the national park that Snowdon is in, the nearest town is probably Llanberis.
