Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

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Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) in North Wales contains Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) which at 1085 m (3560 ft.) is the tallest mountain in England and Wales. You will also find the Glyderau, Carneddau and many more iconic Welsh mountain ranges. Eryri National Park is also home to the largest lake in Wales, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) plus countless other lakes, waterfalls and some of the most beautiful peaks and paths to explore in the whole of the UK.

Eryri is pronounced eh·ruh·ree and is thought to come from a latin word meaning to rise. You can find more about the names of mountains in Wales, as well as lots of fascinating information about how welsh place names evolve here – Welsh Place Names and their History

As well as walking in Eryri, you can also enjoy indoor and outdoor climbing, horse riding, water sports, paddle boarding and fishing.

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With the Suunto Race S strapped to her wrist, Janire Denny-Arzalluz set off on a 3-day expedition over the Glyderau and Carneddau mountains… read her review of this exciting new performance watch.

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Oen water swimming in Llyn Padarn with the Suunto Race S – OS Champion Liz Asad puts this waterproof smart watch to the test!

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