Best of European Union » yr wyddfa http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Snowdonia National Park – one of the most visited locations in the United Kingdom http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/26/snowdonia-national-park-in-north-wales-united-kingdom/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/26/snowdonia-national-park-in-north-wales-united-kingdom/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:17:49 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=785 Covering an area of 2,132 square kilometers, the Snowdonia National Park is the third largest national park in the United Kingdom. The park stretches the vast distance between the Cardigan Bay to Conwy Valley. Along the southern boundary of the park, you will find the River Dyfi and the northern edge is formed by the […]

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]]> Covering an area of 2,132 square kilometers, the Snowdonia National Park is the third largest national park in the United Kingdom. The park stretches the vast distance between the Cardigan Bay to Conwy Valley. Along the southern boundary of the park, you will find the River Dyfi and the northern edge is formed by the Conwy Bay.

Tryfan, Nant Ffrancon Valley, Snowdonia, Wales, UK
Tryfan, Nant Ffrancon Valley, Snowdonia, Wales, UK by Stuart

Named after the 1,085 meter tall Snowdon peak which can be found within the park’s boundaries, the park is a popular destination in the area. Originally known as the Great Throne, Yr Wyddfa is filled with legends that have been formed throughout the ages. In the old days, the region was part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd which was considered by many to be the heart of Wales.

There are a total of nine mountain ranges that can be found within the park’s boundaries. As a result, more than 52% of the area is covered by ragged rocks and mountain peaks; some as high as 915 meters above sea level. You will also find more than sixty kilometres of coastline within the park; some of which are sandy beaches.

The Snowdonia National Park is currently inhabited by more then 26,000 people. Most of the residents of the park speak Welsh. Those numbers soar as more than six million visitors make their way to the park every single year. Since there are a number of places and ways to sleep within the park, many visitors choose to visit the park for longer than just a simple day