Wales' golf tradition Oct 31, 2008
It smacks of Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines, but with more panoramic views, with mountains of the Snowdonia range looming across the bay. Someone had the sense in 1907 to build a golf course on this vast stretch of land, which attracts not only golfers but hikers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hikers make a mountain out of a Welsh hill Sep 20, 2008
Ordnance Survey had listed Mynydd Graig Goch in Snowdonia as 1,998 feet (608. 99 meters) high, just short of the required 2,000 feet (609. (MSNBC -- International)
Snowdonia mountain no longer a hill Sep 20, 2008
Myrddyn Phillips, John Barnard and Graham Jackson found Snowdonia s Mynydd Graig Goch which has been wrongly classified as a hill since time immemorial to be a 609 ... Mr Phillips says Wales newest mountain, which takes the country s total to 190, could help boost tourism in Snowdonia ... We could see many more hill walkers wanting to visit the one, if not two, areas of Snowdonia. (WalesOnline)
* On Mount Elbrus, summit fever May 15, 2008
My mountaineering experience amounted to a few hill climbs in the English Lake District and Wales Snowdonia but I promised myself I would return one day. Only a few hundred western Europeans complete the climb each year, yet it is much less technically challenging than its lower Alpine rival, Mont Blanc: its cone shape and smooth sides make it accessible even for inexperienced peak baggers like me. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
St Seiriol and Penmon Priory Mar 20, 2008
Even in the twenty-first century, it s a remote place and the distant views of the mountains of Snowdonia can have changed little in thousands of years. The Beginnings of Christianity in Wales. (Suite101.com)
Flood alert as more rain forecast Jan 18, 2008
" The heaviest rain is likely to fall on the exposed upland areas of Wales like the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian mountains and Snowdonia, said BBC Wales weatherman Derek Brockway. "The problem is we have already had a fair amount of rain this month and some rivers are swollen so it won't take too much more rain to cause further problems, especially in low-lying areas," he said. "Strong winds will be an additional hazard. "The advice is to keep a close eye on the forecast.". (BBC News)
Tunstall gives up rock climbing Dec 7, 2007
KT told Scotland's Daily Record newspaper, "One of the best holidays I've ever had was on the Isle of Skye a few years ago. I find being on an island very relaxing. The hills are pretty formidable. "My parents met as climbers and I've done a little myself, including a course in Snowdonia. I love the mountains but I'm also aware of the dangers they present. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Clue in to 'A Christmas Beginning' Dec 6, 2007
Runcorn stood on the rugged headland and stared across the narrow water of the Menai Strait towards the mountains of Snowdonia and mainland Wales, and he wondered why on earth he had chosen to come here, alone in December. The air was hard, ice-edged, and laden with the salt of the sea. (USA Today -- Life)
500 Days, 50 Countries: One couple's journey around the world Jul 15, 2007
In Wales, the Gertzes stayed on a working farm two miles from Caernarfon, a town on the west coast near Snowdonia National Park ... We stayed on a wonderful working farm two miles from Caernarfon, a town on the west coast of Wales near Snowdonia National Park ... Our time in Wales was spent exploring the beautiful countryside, including Snowdonia. (North County Times)
New Lonely Planet Wales Guide Jun 21, 2007
From Welsh Castles to modern Cardiff, the Lonely Planet Wales guide covers everything Welsh: Snowdonia, Swansea, the Brecon Beacons and the best food and accommodation ... There's a long and detailed section on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and the other beautiful parts of Wales like the Snowdonia National Park and the Brecon Beacons National Park are done justice. (Suite101.com)
St Curig's Church B&B, Snowdonia Feb 3, 2007
St Curig's Church B&B, Snowdonia ... And for reluctant Valentines, it has the advantage of not costing the earth, a wealth of free outdoor activity in Snowdonia national park, and you could even claim that you're taking your partner up the aisle, safe in the knowledge it will only lead to the sitting room. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
10 wonders of the vanishing world Jan 28, 2007
A new bus in Snowdonia is doing its bit to keep cars off the road. January 27 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
The bus stops here ... and there Jan 27, 2007
A new bus in Snowdonia is doing its bit to keep cars off the road ... The resort even has a new lease of life as a touring centre for nearby Snowdonia, as I'm about to discover ... We drive down the Vale of Conwy, a lush, green thoroughfare that leads to Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Jolly green jaunts Jan 7, 2007
I like to tick off the classic hill walks and mountain bike trails around Snowdonia national park. My favourite place is a mountain biking centre called , which has built a sustainable structure made with local wood and carried out an environmental assessment to set up the mountain bike trails. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
