b"Snowdonia National Park continued.As the official gateway to Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed is uniquely positioned within the National Park for its easy access to Snowdon, the highest mountain in England & Wales at 3,560ft.Also in close proximity to Betws-y-Coed areTryfan and 15 other peaks, some with their own trails to the summit.It is only 6 miles toSafetyin the mountains Pen-y-Pass which is theis paramount as the maintrekking route upweather conditions vary to Snowdon via the Pygfrequently and therefore & Miners tracks. There isyou are advised to check a pay& display car parktheweather forecastbefore or take the Sherpa Busventuring out and direct from the village. informanother person orpeople of your route. Proper Further along fromweather mountain gear is Capel Curig on theessential on all climbs in A5andsituated in theSnowdonia. As the weather Ogwen Valley isTryfanconditions can change whichis known as therapidly and the temperature 'hands on' mountainon the summits can be with the famous Adamas much as 10 below the and Eve boulders at thetemperature in the valleys. summit. It is a very popularAlso note that in some climband offers a moreareas it is sometimes adventurous experience. difficult to get a mobilephone signal. Finally, Adjacent to Tryfan liesnever venture into the Cwm Idwal, a spectacularmountains without a map.hanging valley and is a site of specialspecificscientific interest (SSSI). The mountains act as an amphitheatre around the lake andare popular with climbers especially in Winter. Cwm Idwal has a car park and visitors centre.32"