Snowdon
Take a look at our pick of Snowdon websites.
Snowdon Summit
http://www.snowdon-summit.co.uk/
Part of the Snowdonia National Park website, this concentrates on the plans to rebuild the summit cafe. There's plenty of useful information for visitors, a 360 degree view and the chance to donate to the summit appeal.
Suggested by Rhodri Owen
Snowdon.com
http://www.snowdon.com/
This site details seven different routes up Snowdon, with OS maps and safety advice. There also photos, a discussion forum and accommodation finder.
Snowdonia Mountain Weather
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
Detailed weather forecast for Snowdonia from the Met Office including hazards, visibility, wind and temperature, and cloud base.
Snowdon Railway
http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/
Can't face the walk? This multi-lingual site shows you the alternative, with times, prices and an interactive map for the train ride to the top of Wales.
Snowdon Race
http://www.snowdonrace.com/
Fitness fanatics can get the lowdown on this annual race to the summit in July, with rules, results, photos and an entry form. Details are in English, Welsh and Italian.
Walk Snowdonia
http://www.walk-snowdonia.co.uk/
Andy Harbach's site has detailed descriptions of four Snowdon routes, as well as advice on safety, quizzes and a great interactive map.
High Trek
http://www.hightrek.co.uk/snowdonia/snowdon.htm
More details of routes to the summit, plus geology, wildlife and more on the locality.
Llanberis
http://www.llanberis.org/
This straightforward site will help you get to know where to go and what to do in Llanberis, the town at the foot of Snowdon. Hover your mouse over one of the subject headings along the top of each page and a list will appear. Just select a category and get info on local walks, climbs and cycle paths, accommodation, events and galleries of the surrounding countryside.
Suggested by Julie Williams from Llanberis
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team
http://www.llanberismountainrescue.co.uk
A nice-looking site that's well laid-out and includes excellent mountain safety advice, a view of the RAF rescue helicopter you never want to see and, just to make you think hard before venturing onto the hills, a catalogue of incidents the team covering Snowdon have attended.
Green Snowdonia
http://www.green-snowdonia.co.uk/SEAT/Visitors.htm
A site that helps you explore and enjoy a unique environment - and to leave it as you find it. Includes top tips for a sustainable visit.
Snowdonia Marathon
www.snowdoniamarathon.com
The race from Nant Peris on a circular route through the national park has been going since 1982 and attracts hundreds of runner every October. Course and entry details are on the site.
Wandering Aengus
www.wanderingaengustreks.com
This trekking site has details of all the routes on Snowdon, with photos, maps and relief maps.
Suggested by Pete Royall.
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