Snowdonia hotels are based is a land that all walkers should visit in their lives. Walkers come from all around the globe to visit the remarkable region of Snowdonia. It has a unique appeal that cannot be done justice unless you have seen it for yourselves.
Firstly Snowdonia is certainly green. We Britons gripe about our weather far too often because Snowdonia is beautifully green and alive for a reason. It has beauty all year round and yet completely changes its image with the seasons. Walkers and photographers come to Snowdonia even in winter to see a frosted winter wonderland sculpted from frozen water. In autumn they flock to Snowdonia hotels to see deciduous forests change to a hundred shades of orange, purple, gold, red and brown. They burst with fruits and berries at this time of year, a heavenly gift for the many bird species.
In spring the countryside of Snowdonia comes alive with a spectacular array of flowers from snowdrops in early March to a varied display of daffodils and crocus and then in May forests are carpeted with the fairy like bluebells. In summer the best weather gives the perfect views of this stretching myriad of mountains and woodlands.
If Snowdonia is anything it is not dull. In some landscapes there is little variety. Although there are many breathtaking regions around the world most people feel they have seen it all once they have visited one corner. That is not the case with Snowdonia. Every corner of this land is different. Snowdonia hotels are hidden among its different foliages, nestled among the leaves and streams as if they were part of the landscape. Many would only think of Snowdonia’s mountains, which give top of the world views of such a beautiful place, but it is so much more than that. It is covered in meadows, coastline, lake and forest for miles as well as fields and hills. This variety makes it a haven for wildlife. Peregrine falcons, fallow deer, wild sheep, foxes and hedgehogs are just some of the important native species. Fortunately 20 percent of Snowdonia national park is especially designated for protection of its unique wildlife by UK and European law and half of this is a special area of conservation. This limits the negative effects of the human world encroaching upon the natural world.
Snowdon itself is known not only by walking enthusiasts. It soars 3,560 feet into the air surrounded by other mountains climbing skyward. It is home to unique species of plant and animal that exists nowhere else on earth such as the ice age relic the Snowdonia Lilly and the rainbow beetle.
Snowdonia is the ideal location for walkers and all nature lovers because Snowdonia National Park has 17 national reserves and that is more than any other national park in England or Wales!
Snowdon also plunges from mountain heights all the way to sloping beaches with a coastline running for miles along side Snowdonia. The Llyn coastal path is 148km of beaches, cliffs and water bird habitat.
After walkers have spent hours connecting with the hills and mountains of this spiritually inspiring micro world they find themselves at the edge of one of the many Snowdonia lakes. It is the wonder of geology that makes Snowdonia such a special place. The mountains have been pushed up by plate tectonics and eroded by water and glacial ice creating the bowl valleys encircled by various mountain ranges. The ice age glaciers did much to create the shape of Snowdonia. They dominated the region 18 thousand years ago. Mountains naturally lead to collecting water in tributaries which merge to create our rivers, waterfalls and peaceful lakes. Lakes have always featured highly in the myths and legends of ancient Wales and it is easy to see why. Llyn Tegid is the largest lake in the Snowdonia National Park. It happens to be home to yet another completely unique species. A white European fish that has been trapped in the lake since the last ice age reshaped the waterways. Our lakes are extremely varied from wide, calm lakes fed by many rivers to high rugged mountain lakes that feed the streams.
Walkers should not neglect our forests either. Our mountains are so famous many forget the wonderful experience that can be had in our ancient and modern forests. Many forest plantations have been planted to replace our lost primordial forests like the coniferous Gwydir forest but we still have plenty of natural deciduous forests with paths winding through them to provide all sorts of adventurers for people walking in Snowdonia. After a long day exploring Snowdonia on your holidays you can retire to the comfort and luxury of gorgeous Snowdonia hotels.
