Walking and outdoors

Stunning scenery of the Llangollen Round Challenge.

Walking and outdoors

Stunning Llangollen 35-mile walking event to return in 2025

British Mountaineering Council volunteers have conducted a clean-up on Yr Wyddfa after a waterfall of rubbish was found.

British Mountaineering Council volunteers have conducted a clean-up on Yr Wyddfa after a waterfall of rubbish was found.

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Heartbreaking waterfall of litter found on Yr Wyddfa by clean-up volunteers

Amy Hurst (second right) with others from the Women that Walk group on the trip to Llanberis where they claim to have been 'abused'.

Amy Hurst (second right) with others from the Women that Walk group on the trip to Llanberis where they claim to have been 'abused'.

Tourism boss defends Llanberis after 'anti-English' allegations

These twin bed cabins are more than 1,000ft underground and require a two-hour trek through a mine to reach.

These twin bed cabins are more than 1,000ft underground and require a two-hour trek through a mine to reach.

Would you sleep deep underground in this Eryri slate mine?

The top 25 best coastal walks in the UK has been revealed, with the list including three in North Wales.

The top 25 best coastal walks in the UK has been revealed, with the list including three in North Wales.

MAPPED: The 3 North Wales coastal walks named among the best in the UK

Cultural attractions

New study reveals most 'Instagrammable' mountains pictured across the UK

Eryri National Park

Eryri National Park

New list reveals 13 North Wales campsites in UK top 150

Llanddwyn on Anglesey was named among the best beaches in the UK described by The Times as

Llanddwyn on Anglesey was named among the best beaches in the UK described by The Times as

The 2 North Wales beaches named among the UK's best in The Times' 2024 guide

El Ventures hiking on a mountain barefooted. Image: SWNS

El Ventures hiking on a mountain barefooted. Image: SWNS

NORTH WALES NEWS

Meet the woman who has hiked up North Wales' highest peaks - completely BAREFOOT

A view of Llanberis from across Llyn Padarn. Photo: Robin Drayton CC BY-SA 2.0

A view of Llanberis from across Llyn Padarn. Photo: Robin Drayton CC BY-SA 2.0

Investigation underway into Bank Holiday sewage discharges at Gwynedd beauty spots

A view of Lake Cynwch, at Brithdir near Dolgellau. (Image Google Map)

A view of Lake Cynwch, at Brithdir near Dolgellau. (Image Google Map)

Repairs and improvements approved for footpath at Eryri lake beauty spot

Ras y Moelwyn win for North Wales college’s newest outdoor lecturer

Wooden glamping pod. (Image - Cyngor Gwynedd Planning Documents)

Wooden glamping pod. (Image - Cyngor Gwynedd Planning Documents)

Look at glamping pod on stilts proposed for ‘wetland nature’ area in North Wales

YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass hostel team with their 2024 award

YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass hostel team with their 2024 award

Hostel located at the foot of Yr Wyddfa wins prestigious award!

Looking for a beach that's

Looking for a beach that's

Secret North Wales beach named among the best in the UK and a must visit in 2024

Darren Clifton, 39, climbing Crib Goch. Image: SWNS

Darren Clifton, 39, climbing Crib Goch. Image: SWNS

Man conquered dangerous' Eryri ridge after spending years beating fear of heights

MP Virginia Crosbie with Gerri Swift in Llangaffo.

MP Virginia Crosbie with Gerri Swift in Llangaffo.

'Pass Wide And Slow' Llangaffo horse rider is Anglesey MP's Hidden Hero

Murmuration of starlings flying just inches from the ground.

Murmuration of starlings flying just inches from the ground.

WATCH: Murmuration of starlings flying just inches from the ground in North Wales

Glamping Pods proposed at Capel Mawr, Bordorgan (Anglesey County Council Planning Documents image)

Glamping Pods proposed at Capel Mawr, Bordorgan (Anglesey County Council Planning Documents image)

Anglesey glamping pods to attract twitchers, red squirrel fans, cyclists and walkers

Paul Pearson. Inset: Some of the sights on his trip so far.

Paul Pearson. Inset: Some of the sights on his trip so far.

Autistic man stops at Bangor and Menai Bridge on 870-mile walk for charity

The Llechwedd Slate Caverns - image taken from Gwynedd Council planning documents

The Llechwedd Slate Caverns - image taken from Gwynedd Council planning documents

Zip World's restaurant and visitor centre upgrade for historic slate cavern approved

This month the summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri will re-opens.

This month the summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri will re-opens.

Trains to resume to the summit of Yr Wyddfa THIS MONTH - first time in three years

The route will open at the end of the summer

The route will open at the end of the summer

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New 130-mile off-road cycling route set to be launched at Eryri

The Heritage Steam Experience returned on May 15. It will initially travel to Clogwyn Station, 3/4 distance up the mountain, until the summit service recommences in June.

The Heritage Steam Experience returned on May 15. It will initially travel to Clogwyn Station, 3/4 distance up the mountain, until the summit service recommences in June.

Cultural attractions

WATCH: Steam trains back in service at Snowdon Mountain Railway

Michael Copeland, 38, scaled the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in under 24 hours to raise cash for the mental health charity Mind.

Michael Copeland, 38, scaled the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in under 24 hours to raise cash for the mental health charity Mind.

Former soldier climbs three mountains in one day with a 25kg fridge on his back

Gwynedd Council offices

Gwynedd Council offices

Cultural attractions

Snowdonia Dorothea Quarry to encourage World Heritage Site visitors

The area is expected to be

The area is expected to be

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Eryri National Park visitors told to plan for 'extremely busy' Bank Holiday

Holy Island, Anglesey. Picture: Adam Williams

Holy Island, Anglesey. Picture: Adam Williams

Draft plan highlights challenges of managing tourism and other issues on Anglesey

Warning that vehicles will be removed if parked irresponsibly in Eyri over Easter

Warning that vehicles will be removed if parked irresponsibly in Eyri over Easter

NORTH WALES NEWS

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Warning that vehicles will be removed if parked irresponsibly in Eryri over Easter

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

Instagrammers trying to create the perfect 'story' rescued from the face of quarry

Charlie Batham with dad Paul.

Charlie Batham with dad Paul.

Anglesey holiday inspired Charlie to scale equivalent of Mount Everest eight times

Metal detectorists’ finds and other treasures revealed during Bangor pop-up event

Metal detectorists’ finds and other treasures revealed during Bangor pop-up event

Metal detectorists’ finds and other treasures revealed during Bangor pop-up event

Matt Edwards plans to climb Mount Snowdon.

Matt Edwards plans to climb Mount Snowdon.

Amputee hopes to ‘crutch myself all the way’ to Snowdon summit

Design statement artist impression of the proposed station at Beddgelert

Design statement artist impression of the proposed station at Beddgelert

Snowdonia National Park

Plans for new Snowdonia heritage railway station back on track

Caernarfon walk tour guide and archaeologist Rhys Mwyn pointing out features on the Afon Seiont (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Caernarfon walk tour guide and archaeologist Rhys Mwyn pointing out features on the Afon Seiont (Image Dale Spridgeon)

Join us for a history walk with BBC host Rhys Mwyn in Caernarfon

The Electric Mountain Visitor Centre, which is now boarded up. Photo: GoogleMaps

The Electric Mountain Visitor Centre, which is now boarded up. Photo: GoogleMaps

Cultural attractions

Llanberis Electric Mountain 'eyesore' to be demolished and become a green space

The man being lifted to safety. Photo: Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue/Ric Potter

The man being lifted to safety. Photo: Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue/Ric Potter

Climber with suspected spine fracture lifted to safety in Gwynedd

(L/R) Katie Bracey, Kane Briggs and Mitch McGregor. Photo: Kane Briggs

(L/R) Katie Bracey, Kane Briggs and Mitch McGregor. Photo: Kane Briggs

Anglesey trio to undertake 115-mile charity walk for Alzheimer’s Society

Anglesey Council.

Anglesey Council.

Plans submitted for Anglesey agricultural land to become a caravan park

Pictured one of the glamping pods at Tyddyn Adi (Picture: Gwynedd Council planning documents)

Pictured one of the glamping pods at Tyddyn Adi (Picture: Gwynedd Council planning documents)

Gwynedd glamping pod plan gets green light from planners

Zip World's zip lines

Zip World's zip lines

Zip World launches free North Wales family adventures to help with cost-of-living crisis

Donna Lloyd and Rob Louth at Zip World.

Donna Lloyd and Rob Louth at Zip World.

'One of best 55 seconds I've had!' Woman's 40th birthday treat on world's fastest zip line

New metal detecting rules being prepared by Anglesey council

New metal detecting rules being prepared by Anglesey council

Anglesey Council to develop plan to encourage 'responsible metal detecting'

The axe head (Picture Courtesy Oriel Mon)

The axe head (Picture Courtesy Oriel Mon)

Cultural attractions

Rare Bronze age axe head found in Anglesey field goes on display

The team at the summit of Pen y Fan, the first of the three peaks they completed.

The team at the summit of Pen y Fan, the first of the three peaks they completed.

North Wales law team complete Welsh Three Peaks charity challenge

A map showing the proximity of Cae Glas to Penrhos, which is set to be developed to make way for a holiday village. Image: Land and Lakes

A map showing the proximity of Cae Glas to Penrhos, which is set to be developed to make way for a holiday village. Image: Land and Lakes

Parc Arfordirol Penrhos Coastal Park

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Anglesey nature reserve set to be 'relocated' to toxic waste dump to make way for holiday park

More than 300 racers took part in the charity boat festival.

More than 300 racers took part in the charity boat festival.

Llanberis Dragon Boat Festival attracts hundreds of racers for charity

The pair's 4x4 became stuck in a huge puddle. Photo: North Wales 4x4 Response Group

The pair's 4x4 became stuck in a huge puddle. Photo: North Wales 4x4 Response Group

Dutch tourists left stranded for six hours in Snowdonia rescued

One of the 'no over night stay' signs at Penmon

One of the 'no over night stay' signs at Penmon

Overnight parking ban at Anglesey beauty spot 'unenforceable' as signs are removed or vanish

Snowdownia National Park.

Snowdownia National Park.

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Mountain track to be built in Snowdonia despite impact on national park

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Plans to extend a campsite on 'picturesque' Anglesey dairy farm

(L/R) Kevin Webber and John Crehan at the Trearddur Bay Hotel on Monday, April 2. Photo: Trearddur Bay Hotel

(L/R) Kevin Webber and John Crehan at the Trearddur Bay Hotel on Monday, April 2. Photo: Trearddur Bay Hotel

Fundraisers on 968-kilometre walk take a break at Anglesey hotel

A group shot with children, PCC, Scout volunteers, PCSO Carwyn Gilford, District Commissioner Stephen Buckley, and Police Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin.

A group shot with children, PCC, Scout volunteers, PCSO Carwyn Gilford, District Commissioner Stephen Buckley, and Police Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin.

Clubs and societies

Police Commissioner visits Ynys Môn Scouts to assess funding use

Two of the top ten best spots in the UK are in North Wales. Photo: Arthur Cauty/ Shutterstock.com

Two of the top ten best spots in the UK are in North Wales. Photo: Arthur Cauty/ Shutterstock.com

Anglesey and Gwynedd spots named among best for stargazing