Snowdon: The Complete Guide

by Robert Jones

Overview

The definitive guide to the history and topography of Snowdonia, home of the highest mountain range in Wales, this edition explores the geology, natural history, legends, literary associations, and the industrial and agricultural heritage of this famous region, now protected as a national park. Descriptions and maps of the 10 main walking routes to the summit and a selection of monochrome and color images of the natural splendor of the area are included in this extensive, informative reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781854114211
Publisher:	Seren
Publication date:	09/28/2006
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Robert Jones is a freelance writer and a photographer focusing on nature, history, and the environment.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements     6
Foreword     8
Preface     9
Introduction     10
The Birth of Snowdon     13
Living Off Snowdon     31
The Industries of Snowdon     43
The Snowdon Mountain Railway     56
The Summit     70
The main walking routes to the summit
The Pit Track Route     77
The Crib Goch Route     81
The Miners' Track     85
The Watkin Path     92
Y Lliwedd Route     98
The Rhyd-ddu Path     102
The Snowdon Ranger Path     108
The Llanberis Path     113
The Cwm Glas Routes     118
The Snowdon Horseshoe     123
Visitors to Snowdon     124
Climbing on Snowdon     136
Nature on Snowdon     138
Legendary Places     146
The Custodians of Snowdon     151
A Snowdon Timeline     156
Useful Addresses     158
Welsh Place-Name Elements     159
Bibliography     162
Index     163