All The Reasons We Love Snowdon At Lyons Holiday Parks

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Why Snowdon is the perfect place to visit this summer with the family! Explore nature, get back to basics, and soak up some local culture…

Beautiful, magnificent Snowdon brings tourism to North Wales year on year, with over 360,000 walkers climbing to the summit annually. Snowdonia National Park is famous throughout the world for its mountains, wildlife, and cultural heritage, but with it being right on our doorstep here in Wales, we can sometimes take it for granted. Here at Lyons Holiday Parks, there are many reasons we love Snowdonia – here’s why we urge owners and guests to explore this stunning National Park and all it has to offer!

Views for days in Snowdonia…

There’s no doubt that Snowdonia is an area of outstanding natural beauty. With Mount Snowdon being the highest point in Wales, peaking at 1,085m, those who reach the top are certainly rewarded with astounding views, stretching all the way down to Pembrokeshire, up to England’s Peak District and across to Ireland.

 

You can pick your own path

There are six official routes up Snowdon to choose from, all of which vary in length and difficulty, with the majority of routes approaching the summit from different sides of the mountain.

Here’s a quick overview:

To avoid the crowds, take the Snowdon Ranger Path.

For the least elevation gain, follow the Pyg Track.

For the best views, take the Miners Track.

For the easiest walk, take the Llanberis Path.

For the most challenging hike, take Watkins Path.

For a quiet and peaceful trek, follow Rhyd Ddu path.

Snowdonia a day out for the whole family

Snowdonia provides the perfect base for both exploring and relaxing, enjoying the views across the breathtakingly beautiful landscape. If you don’t fancy the all-around 6–8-hour hike to the top, there’s no reason to miss out on the magnificent views. Snowdon Mountain Railway is available during peak season to carry you to the peaks and save your legs from tiring!

 

Your dog will love it!

With plenty of easy-access footpaths and miles upon miles to roam, Snowdonia is the perfect spot to take your pooch on a barkingly brilliant adventure! Determine which path you will take based on both your and your four-legged friends’ ability. Please bear in mind that there is plenty of livestock which graze throughout the national park, so help us keep our paths safe by always keeping your dog on a lead. Remember to take plenty of water and snacks – not just for your dog, but for you too as tackling Mount Snowdon is no mean feat.

 

Snowdonia is a land of adventure

People on Zip World Velocity

Hiking up steep, rocky, mountains isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially when on holiday! Snowdonia, being the adventure capital of the UK, offers something for everyone, being home to the world’s fastest zip wire at Zip World, the crazy underground experiences of Bounce Below, indoor and outdoor thermal journeys at Wave Garden Spa, the endless adventures of Adventure Parc Snowdonia and much more!

A group of Zebras is called a Dazzle, and ZeZe certainly Dazzles with her hip dance moves and rocking smusic taste

The latest member of the Beach Buddies is ZeZe! After Leo, Milo and Hetty enjoyed the delights of Mombasa Beach and the Chalbi desert on their backpacking trip through Kenya, they made a friend in ZeZe, the sassy, rockin’ and dazzling Zebra. ZeZe has a natural flair for playing any instrument available to her and she loves writing songs for her friends. Much to the delight of Hetty who loves a boogie.

You can catch ZeZe at ZeZe’s Eco Fashion, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and ZeZe’s Birthday Party. Check the events calendar for more details.

Milo loves to tell jokes… “Why did the monkey take its banana to the doctors? It wasn’t peeling good.”

A cheeky-chappie who loves to joke, Milo is enthusiastic about EVERYTHING! You will often see Milo bounding around park, full of energy. Milo absolutely loves all things bananas; Banana bread, banana
cookies, banana milk! Milo’s favourite dance move is the “banana split!”, letting his creativity shine when he’s rapping and dancing, Milo loves joining Hetty in making up new, cool moves. The laughter never stops when Milo is around with his funny jokes, friendly pranks and infectious chuckle! Milo’s good-nature and zest for
life, means you just want to be around him all the time.

You can catch Milo at Milo’s Make a Mess, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Milo’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details!

Cool and smart, Leo is definitely, the “mane” man!

Full of energy, Leo is a probably the coolest guy you’ll ever meet and he loves making new friends! You will often find Leo socialising with all his friends and hosting the best parties. Keeping active is Leo’s favourite way to spend his time! Leo will try any sport or activity from playing basketball and football to archery, becoming a master of them all! Smart, logical and grounded, Leo leads his Buddies, always thinking of games and exciting activities. You can’t help but smile when Leo is around.

You can catch Leo at Leo’s Sports Day, Beach Buddy Pap Call, Beach Buddy Showtime and Leo’s Birthday Party.

Hetty always says, “I’m gonna hippo-pot-a-miss you!” When it's time to say goodbye

The quietest of all her friends with a big imagination, Hetty always has the most fantastical, creative ideas and believes that all dreams can come true! Hetty can often be found dancing around park and making up new moves with Milo for her friends to join in all her dances. Hetty loves all things colourful and covered in sparkles, her favourite colour is pink… all shades of pink! Baby pink, bubble-gum pink, flamingo… She loves them all! Kind-hearted and loveable, Hetty loves to meet new friends and giving them all a big hippo hug. You can’t help but feel all warm and fuzzy when you meet Hetty.

Come and see Hetty at Hetty’s Sensory Play, Beach Buddy Showtime, Beach Buddy Pap Call and Hetty’s Birthday Party. Check your parks event calendar for more details.