Snowdon Wardens Urge 1,085m Summit Visitors to Respect 1-Hour Queues

1 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 24

More than 1-hour waits have built up at Yr Wyddfa’s 1,085m summit, prompting wardens to tell visitors not to skip the line to the trig point.
Hot summer weather has driven bumper crowds on Wales’ highest mountain, where bottlenecks on the final stone steps have led to arguments over photo and video turns.
A recent social media clip showed Manchester climber Marc Screeton being heckled after bypassing the queue, while other walkers said lining up helps keep the crowded summit safe.
Eryri National Park staff have tied the appeal to wider visitor conduct guidance this summer, including taking litter home, closing gates and reducing wildfire risks.