Snowdonia appeal / Apel Eryri
Thank you from Matthew Rhys
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Interactive map
We've created a map of the area with some of the historic highlights plus things you can do there.
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£1 million target hit
Our biggest countryside appeal in more than 10 years, to secure the future of a spectacular area.
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Yn Gymraeg
Cyfrannwch i Apel Eryri a darganfyddwch pam yr ydym am warchod Llyndy Isaf.
Latest news
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Last 100k needed for appeal
It’s just seven months since we launched a million pound campaign to buy Llyndy Isaf, now we appeal...
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100 days on for the Snowdonia Appeal
Today only 100 days since international actor Matthew Rhys launched a £1million appeal to to secure...
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We're half way there - £500,000 raised for Llyndy
Over £500,000 has been donated to the National Trust just one month after it launched an appeal to...
Where is Llyndy Isaf?
Map showing the outline of Llyndy Isaf
© Ordnance Survey
Map showing (in red) the outline of the Llyndy Isaf - the area we hope to save for the nation. The 600 acre upland farm of Llyndy Isaf, on the shores of Llyn Dinas in the heart of Snowdonia.
Why is Llyn Dinas special?
Llyn Dinas and Llyndy Isaf in the heart of Snowdonia
© Geraint Thomas
We have been offered the opportunity to save Llyn Dinas, in Snowdonia. Find out why we think that it is worthwhile, and why the area is known as the jewel in Snowdonia's crown.
Snowdonia appeal: Our Vision
Llyndy Isaf near Beddgelert
© Karol Cioma
We want to preserve the peace of this area, and by buying the land, we can ensure that visitors, locals and the wildlife that thrives on the estate can continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Snowdonia appeal: The last 30 years
Matthew Rhys and Ken Owen launching the Snowdonia Appeal to protect Llyndy
© Geraint Thomas
Farmer Ken Owen has not only farmed the land that we hope to buy, over the last 30 years, but also established an ecologically sensitive and important wildlife haven.
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Read our blog
Follow the adventures of Richard, our General Manager in Snowdonia as our campaign progresses.
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Love Wales?
Follow the adventures of our very own Leni Hatcher, as she explores the best that Wales has to offer
A place of myths
According to Welsh legend, an epic battle between a red dragon and a white dragon (symbolising Saxon and Celtic cultures) took place at Dinas Emrys, one of the hills overlooking the lake.
Wildlife in the area
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Otters
The lake is home to otters - and if you look carefully you may see their tracks near the water.
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Kingfishers
Visitors may be rewarded with a flash of blue if they're visiting the lake's shores.
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Cuckoos
Spring sees the famous call of the cuckoo return to the area.
Things to do in the area
The area is brimming with potential for adventure. Stunning mountains and beautiful coastlines make Snowdonia the perfect location for walking, climbing and enjoying natural beauty.