Feature Archive
Scratching the surface or scratching my head?
12 March 2013
Fourteen of us stepped out onto the slopes of Snowdon for a guided geology walk led by Paul Gannon. I understood more in five hours of walk and talk than after any amount of reading. At least I thought I did.....
Campaign against north Wales pylons
20 December 2012
With Snowdonia already blighted by large overhead power transmission lines, the Snowdonia Society has responded to the 2012 National Grid consultation to urge no more powerlines in Anglesey and north Wales.
20 December 2012
Taking our litter home and helping to keep our wild places wild is something we can all do to make a huge difference to the beauty and wildlife of Snowdonia...
The CRoW Act - Success or failure
19 December 2012
I approach the subject of access with some trepidation since I have been involved on both sides of the issue.
By John Lloyd-Jones
24 February 2012
"Sinking sun, beautiful light, snowy flanks of deserted mountains – what perfect peace." Huw Jenkins describes a Snowdonia Society winter walk in the Carneddau.
Snowdonia National Park’s 60th anniversary
12 October 2011
TWM ELIAS summarises the history of the National Parks and evaluates Snowdonia National Park's role and contribution.
Celebrating Snowdonia - A Walk Through Time
13 June 2011
"People will not look forward to posterity who never looked backward to their ancestors", said Edmund Burke. With this in mind, Rob Collister, Trustee of the Snowdonia Society, takes us on a walk through time in Eryri.
Energy challenges – homes in Snowdonia
13 June 2011
With the government actively encouraging us to insulate our homes and reduce emissions, Ned Schaerer speaks about the challenges facing areas with an older housing stock, such as Snowdonia National Park.
Job opportunity - Information Assistants
06 June 2011
The Snowdonia Society is seeking Information Assistants to open the iconic cottage Ty Hyll/the Ugly House to visitors during the summer months. Click here for more information.
01 April 2011
Thought about volunteering but not sure what the benefits are? In this report students from Capel Manor College tell us about their experiences working with our Conservation Snowdonia Project.
29 March 2011
Rob Collister, International Mountain Guide and a Trustee of the Snowdonia Society, gives an evocative account of a winter's day in the Carneddau in early 2010.
27 July 2010
Snowdonia Society volunteers have worked hard to increase the biodiversity of Ty Hyll gardens and woodlands. We now want to purchase some top quality Woodcrete bat boxes to encourage more bats!
Conservation Snowdonia Project
27 July 2010
Volunteering opportunities Summer 2010. Please come along to offer your support on the many and varied projects which will be offered over the coming months.
15 July 2010
Alan Pritchard, a National Park Area Warden describes the range and importance of vernacular gates in the National Park.
15 July 2010
"There is presently no organised low level route around the highest mountain in Wales. Surely this is some mistake?" writes Pete Bursnall.
Get Wise about Ticks - and Lyme Disease
15 July 2010
Giovanna Bloor of Croesor writes as the mother of a chronic Lyme Disease sufferer who has been ill for nearly 4 years.
Conservation Snowdonia Project
15 July 2010
Volunteering opportunities Summer 2010. Please come along to offer your support on the many and varied projects which will be offered over the coming months.
Conservation Snowdonia Project
29 May 2010
Volunteering opportunities June 2010. Please come along to offer your support on the many and varied projects which will be offered over the coming months, and let’s take practical action to the next level.
Volunteering opportunities May 2010
23 May 2010
Bags, bashing and Bala and birds! All part of May's volunteering activities. The next workday is a bird identification workshop with Geoff Gibbs from the British Trust for Ornithology on Mon 24th May.
12 March 2010
Society member John Farrar offers a personal view of the impact of training flights on Snowdonia. We would welcome views from all with an interest in these matters.
11 February 2010
Jane Davidson AM, the Welsh Envionment Minister is the latest person to receive a special Snowdonia Society re-cycled shopping bag. It was rather larger than the hundreds of others produced so far!
Why Winter is Special in Snowdonia
09 January 2010
David Pusey recalls a special winter day out in Eryri from last year.
22 December 2009
The Society is seeking a new Treasurer to replace Pat Clayton. This honorary role becomes available early in the New Year.
Exploring Snowdonia with the Society
17 December 2009
Semi-feral ponies on the Carneddau, feral goats on Tryfan and historical Bala - Rob Collister and other Society members describe some Society walks
Blood, Sweat and a few tears...
29 September 2009
Society Director Alun Pugh made it to the top of Mont Ventoux on his sponsored Tour de France stage. But it's not just the professionals who crash....
26 September 2009
Writing for the Great Outdoors Magazine last year, Society Director Alun Pugh gave his views why the Hafod Eryri project is a great improvement on the "highest slum in Wales".
Sustainable Tourism in Practice - Bryn Elltyd
24 September 2009
Bob Cole discusses how he developed his Tanygrisiau guesthouse to minimise its carbon footprint.
No chance of a yellow jersey...
23 June 2009
but our Director will certainly raise a lot of money for the Society when he rides a mountain stage of the Tour De France this summer. Over £2,000 has been raised already to protect the National Park....
24 April 2009
As part of its preparations for the National Eisteddfod’s visit to Bala in 2009 the cultural project Bwrlwm Eryri is launching three photography competitions which celebrate Snowdonia’s cultural heritage.
20 March 2009
Cwm Cywarch is one of Snowdonia's best kept secrets. We go there on Saturday, September 19th to see it for ourselves.
06 March 2009
Rob Collister gives a personal view of the Welsh Government's decision to lease the site of the decommissioned former military base at Llanbedr to Kemble Ltd.
02 March 2009
The Snowdonia Society will greatly miss Mike Cousins who died in November 2008. He was a very popular and active member, who had been a trustee from 1999. He was Hon. Secretary from 2000-2007. Harvey Lloyd and Gill Fildes pay tribute to him.
What Future for the Uplands Now?
30 January 2009
This is the theme of the Society's 2009 conference (March 28th). David Lewis explores the major and controversial issues to be addressed
Changes in Farming over forty years - some reflections
14 November 2008
In the year of the Society's fortieth anniversary, Merionethshire farmer and Chair of the Snowdonia National Park Authority reflects on the changes in farming since the Society's foundationin 1967.