The Latest Breaking News from Snowdon

In 1896, a railway up Britain's highest Welsh mountain crashed on its opening day; 130 years later, trains still make the 4.7-mile journey to the summit

On April 6, 1896, a tragic accident involving a steam train on the Snowdon Mountain Railway resulted in a loss of life, prompting significant reconstruction efforts. The railway proudly reopened in 1897 and has since maintained a good operational record. However, increasing tourist numbers have led to overcrowding, prompting management…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Birmingham woman collapses and dies while descending Mount Snowdon in heatwave

Sophie Goodyer-Bird leaves behind a 12-year-old son

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Meet Matthew Myerscough: The man who survived a 20-minute avalanche and discovered a 201-million-year-old sea dragon

In 2014, Matthew Myerscough’s life changed during a mountain accident that nearly cost him his life. While climbing Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, he was caught in an avalanche and buried beneath snow for around 20 minutes before being rescued. The experience altered his relationship with the mountains and…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Missing men found dead on Snowdon after large-scale rescue operation

The bodies of two men aged 19 and 20 were recovered by mountain rescue teams

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Seventh person dies in Snowdonia during deadly season for hikers in the Welsh national park

The man fell to his death from the Crib Goch ridge section of Yr Wyddfa, otherwise known as Mount Snowdon

Advnture · Aug 20, 2025

Snowdonia issues plea to visitors to avoid Easter chaos

Snowdon expects to host thousands of hikers over the school holidays

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Wales’ 5 tallest mountains: soaring Snowdonian giants

We reveal the highest mountains in Wales: storied peaks that rise high above a landscape rich in history and legend

Advnture · Mar 30, 2025

One of Europe’s busiest mountains will continue using its native name after strong support from locals and visitors

Formerly known as Mount Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa in North Wales is visited by around 600,000 people every year

Advnture · Nov 14, 2024

Girl’s Foot ‘Wart’ Revealed As Rare Tumor: Family Raises Funds For Sarcoma UK‌ ‌

Misdiagnosis leads to discovery of desmoid-type fibromatosis, inspiring charity climb on Mount Snowdon.‌ ‌

Zenger · Aug 22, 2024

Woman with cystic fibrosis who had weeks to live before lungs transplant is now climbing mountains

Georgie Cooper said her donor has given her the ‘gift of life’, and she has since climbed Snowdon and completed the Bath Half Marathon.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023