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Going underground in Eryri
National Grid’s Visual Impact Provision (VIP) project in the Eryri National Park aims to transform the views across the Dwyryd Estuary between Penrhyndeudraeth and Llandecwyn by removing existing overhead electricity line and replacing it with electricity cables buried in a new tunnel underground.
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Care for Snowdonia – looking back at a busy summer
Every weekend throughout the summer volunteers have been out in all weathers picking up litter, giving advice to visitors, answering questions, and being a friendly presence in the mountains. Now that a busy summer is over, we can take stock of what has been achieved.
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Report sheds light on how wildlife is impacted by visitor numbers in North West Wales
In spring 2020, a number of popular sites across North Wales were closed to the public or experienced greatly reduced visitation due to nation-wide lockdown. To evaluate how wildlife was responding a series of biodiversity surveys by the environmentalist Ben Porter were commissioned in June 2020.
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Revealing hidden history
The remains of ancient settlements are scattered all over the Carneddau. However, vegetation growth can undermine these archaeological structures, as well as obscure their existence.
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Small Nation: Big Landscapes Conference
Seventy delegates came together in October for our Small Nation: Big Landscapes conference at Plas y Brenin. For all of us here at Cymdeithas Eryri – staff, trustees, members and volunteers – it was an honour to bring together such experience, knowledge and enthusiasm.
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Have your say! Snowdonia National Park Authority is consulting on Management Plans for 14 Conservation Areas within the National Park
If this is where you live or somewhere you know well, this is your chance to contribute to the discussion. What would make these Conservation Areas fit for the 21st century?
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Small Nation, Big Landscapes: Conference 2022
Booking closes at midday on Thursday 29th September.
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There is a 25% discount on day passes available for Snowdonia Society members. -
Thank you to business member Fabian4
Thank you to Ellie Salisbury for her generous donation to the Society from the proceeds of the recent Gladstone 9 fell race, which she organises.
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Snowdonia Society AGM last weekend
It was brilliant to see so many members who attended the Snowdonia Society’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday. We were encouraged to hear the updates on the range and scale of the Society’s work throughout the last year.
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Himalayan Balsam Update 2022
In recent years, Himalayan balsam has firmly rooted itself into the landscape of Snowdonia and has become hard to miss. Here’s an update on what’s being done to tackle this invasive species.
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Snowdonia Society AGM 2022
Members are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting at Bethesda Rugby Club by the river Ogwen.
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Au revoir Claire!
We will really miss you Claire; thank you for your hard work, your inspiring sense of wonder and for all the special experiences you’ve created for people over five and a half busy years!
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MaD weekend 2022 – a big thank you to everyone!
Partner organisations, sponsors, volunteers and staff all came together to achieve a variety of practical tasks to help look after the beauty, species and habitats of Snowdonia National Park.
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Care for Snowdonia 2022
Help make a difference during your visit to Snowdonia this year: Plan a safe trip / Discover new places / Protect Snowdonia.
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The Snowdonia Society’s 2022 photo competition
Submit your image here for the chance to win great prizes!
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Nature Recovery in Snowdonia
National Parks are well-placed to restore nature, if equipped for the job.
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Snowdonia Society on Songs of Praise
Conservation Officer Mary and a group of our dedicated volunteers feature on Friday’s episode, which celebrates the 70th anniversary of Snowdonia’s designation as a National Park in 2021.
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Buses: All Change!
Respond to consultation from the Welsh Government here. Whether you currently use public transport or not, your experience matters.
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Snowdonia inspired garden triumphs at national gardening competition
A garden created by a landscape designer from north Wales has won Best in Show at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair.
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Be the change: using public transport in Snowdonia
Give the buses a go to help make Snowdonia more sustainable.
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