The best views of Snowdon Yr Wyddfa - new article
If you're interesting in photographing Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in Wales, then you may find my new article of interest. It lists some of the best photo viewpoints from which to capture views of Snowdon
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/best-snowdon-yr-wyddfa-views
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon is not only the highest peak in Eryri (Snowdonia) but also the most photographed, only Tryfan comes close in popularity with landscape photographers. The mountain range covers a large area between the villages of Beddgelert and Llanberis. The shear expanse and height of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon means that it can be viewed in numerous locations across the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and in this article I describe some of the best places to view and photograph this beautiful Welsh mountain.
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon summit
Visiting Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and climbing to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain peak is definitely worth the effort, and literally thousands of visitors will agree! It’s popularity makes timing your visit all the more important if you want some photography time to yourself so mid-week and out of the main holiday periods is definitely advisable.
The lakes of Llynnau Mymbyr near Capel Curig
One of my favourite viewpoints for photos of Wales’s highest mountain, and certainly one of the most popular with visitors to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, is from the twin lakes of Llynnau Mymbyr on the A4086 just next to Capel Curig. Access is extremely easy, requiring little to no effort but despite this the views of Wales’s highest mountain can be just stunning
Along the Miners Track, Llyn Llydaw
Llyn Llydaw is a beautiful lake under the shadow of Wales's highest peak, Yr Wyddfa. Access is relatively easy from the large, but extremely busy, parking area at Pen Y Pass at the top of the Llanberis Pass. For photos of the lake you follow the popular Miners Track walking just over a 1 mile to the shore of Llyn Llydaw
Along the Pyg Track
The Pyg Track is one of the most popular routes used by walkers heading to Yr Wyddfa summit and it’s a fantastic route from which to take some beautiful photos along the way. On reaching the plateau above the Llanberis Pass, just before the double ladder stiles, take a left over the Horns.