2021 Press Releases
5,000 trees to mark the Snowdonia National Park’s 70th anniversary!
29 November 2021
It's National Tree Week – and what better way to mark the occasion than by making a start on an ambitious project to plant 5,000 trees all over the National Park?
26 November 2021
It’s been a year to the day since we launched the hugely popular Eryri Ambassador scheme. A scheme which has enriched the local tourism industry’s knowledge and understanding of what makes Eryri exceptional.
Information about ground conditions on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at your fingertips!
18 November 2021
This week the annual and longstanding Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) winter ground condition report service will commence, thanks to a scheme coordinated and funded by the National Park Authority’s Warden Service.
14 October 2021
During autumn half term, we will have a feast awaiting you at Yr Ysgwrn, whatever your age.
Become a Member of Snowdonia National Park Authority
29 September 2021
Help safeguard and nurture one of Wales’ most cherished landscapes, as a Member of Snowdonia National Park Authority.
The art’s celebrations for Eryri’s 70th birthday
28 September 2021
Eryri has inspired various artists for centuries by actuating questions, discovering and reminiscing about the past, present and future of the Park.
A programme of exciting events to mark the Snowdonia National Park’s 70th anniversary
20 September 2021
From high craggy peaks, remote tranquil moorlands and lush green ravines opening out to expanses of awe-inspiring estuaries – Eryri (Snowdonia) has it all. On the 18th of October, this special area will celebrate 70 years since its designation as a National Park, and to mark this special occasion the Park Authority has arranged a variety of events.
23 August 2021
CGG has successfully conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create a Plastic Free zone on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
18 August 2021
This autumn the Snowdonia National Park Authority and the Woodland Trust will work in collaboration to implement a special new project with the aim of planting more trees and hedgerows within a designated area of the National Park.
Cronfa Cymunedol Eryri – A new funding opportunity
16 August 2021
Are you a Community Council or Social venture in or near Eryri? Do you have plans that require funding that involve either Decarbonising, Tourism or Covid Recovery?
9 August 2021
Half way through the school summer holidays, the Snowdonia National Park Authority and its partners’ efforts to encourage and facilitate a sustainable visit to the area continues.
A gallery of old photos to celebrate 70 years of Eryri (Snowdonia)!
8 July 2021
This autumn will mark 70 years since the designation of Eryri (Snowdonia) as a National Park, and to mark the occasion the National Park Authority has launched a digital gallery of old photographs.
14 June 2021
Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn presented a petition with over 5,000 signatures from around the world to the Snowdonia National Park Authority Chairman.
Gerald Williams, Yr Ysgwrn (1929-2021)
11 June 2021
The farmer and custodian of Yr Ysgwrn, Mr Gerald Williams, passed away on the 11th of June 2021.
A bright future for the Uwch Gwyrfai Common
2 June 2021
Restoring traditional boundaries, path maintenance, a mural artwork – these are only some of the benefits the community of Uwch Gwyrfai Common enjoyed over the past two years, thanks to the Uwch Gwyrfai Common and Community Links project.
Competition! Win a print of Yr Wyddfa
31 May 2021
Do you want to be in with a chance of winning a stunning print of Yr Wyddfa & Crib Goch by Lisa Eurgain Taylor?
27 May 2021
Plans have been developed to tackle parking problems, litter issues and unlawful camping.
17 May 2021
A peatland restoration project at Bwlch y Groes on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park is the first of its kind in Wales to be completed with the benefit of carbon funding, following validation under the Peatland Code.
13 May 2021
Yr Ochr Draw is the culmination of an online creative project by the Ysgwrn and the community of Trawsfynydd. During the last lock down, a group of young people , adults and children of the local primary school collaborated with various artists over Zoom and Meet to create a song and music video.
7 May 2021
Last summer saw record visitor numbers across the UK’s tourist attractions as the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a massive increase in staycations for holiday makers. This included Snowdonia National Park. The resultant rush of visitors caused a number of parking and overcrowding problems, particularly at the main Pen y Pass car park.
Traditional re-roofing of Y Sosban wins National award.
6 March 2021
The renovation of a 17th Century listed building in Dolgellau, Y Sosban, which incorporated some “rare” roofing methods using Welsh Slate, has won a national award.
Consultation launched on sustainable parking and transport plans for Snowdonia National Park
1 February 2021
Yr Wyddfa Partnership is consulting on its draft strategy to improve access and connectivity in the Yr Wyddfa and Ogwen areas of Snowdonia National Park with the support of Transport for Wales. It is inviting local communities and stakeholders to help shape the strategy and potential solutions to address parking issues and encourage more sustainable modes of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport.
Authorities come together once again to close Snowdonia’s car parks
7 January 2021
As the pandemic reaches a new high point in infection rates and a new variant of the virus is spreading so quickly, authorities want to emphasise the need to avoid any unnecessary travel.
