South Snowdonia

Remote unspoilt mountains steeped in history, deep wooded valleys and spectacular estuaries

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Brown pine marten, with its creamy white bib peaks through some woodland vegetation

Pine marten return to Snowdonia woods  

Our rangers have been working with Vincent Wildlife Trust to encourage pine marten back into Dolmelynllyn woods.

Dolmelynllyn estate walk, South Snowdonia, North Wales

Walks in South Snowdonia 

There's plenty to explore. From a short walk up to Dinas Oleu in Barmouth, to a more challenging trek around the Cregennan lakes on the northern slopes of the Cadair Idris range.

Dolmelynllyn estate walk, South Snowdonia

Wild places in South Snowdonia 

The landscapes of South Snowdonia provide rich ground for rare habitats. Find out what you can see from the ancient oak woodland at Dolmelynllyn to the volcanic rocks at Cregennan.

Child writing at South Snowdonia

Try something new in South Snowdonia 

Be it mountain biking, bird watching, painting or walking - there's something here for everyone.

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Our work

Myfi using her horns to grab low branches and graze the leaves at Ganllwyd

Highland cattle work wonders at Ganllwyd 

Meet the golden haired gentle giants of Ganllwyd that have given our woodland a new lease of life.

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Help keep Snowdonia beautiful

Snowdonia appeal's new footpath team
Tryfan, the Glyder Fach & Y Garn Carneddau, Snowdonia, Wales
Ranger dry stone walling
Snowdonia footpath erosion

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it's off to work we go... 

Meet the team who are going to be hard at work repairing over 2.5 miles of critically eroded footpaths in Snowdonia.

Snowdonia Appeal 

Snowdonia's rangers are constantly working to maintain the pathways, now, after completing their most extensive review of the landscape to date, they urgently need your help.

26 years of the Snowdonia Appeal 

With your support donations to the Snowdonia Appeal have helped us facilitate a huge range of conservation projects and safeguarded iconic places.

Snowdonia needs your help 

With your support vital paths and routes in Snowdonia that are in desperate need of repair can be restored. Please support this appeal and help protect Snowdonia.

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History

Dinas Oleu in Barmouth, Gwynedd

Our beginnings at Dinas Oleu 

Dinas Oleu became our first piece of land that we would protect for ever, for everyone. Discover why Mrs Fanny Talbot donated this piece of land and her vision for the future and our charity.

View of Mawddach Estuary and Cardigan Bay

The Frenchman at Dinas Oleu 

After fleeing the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian war find out how Auguste Guyard- the Frenchman made his home at Dinas Oleu among pioneers such as Fanny Talbot.

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Places to stay

Dyffryn Mymbyr cottage in Snowdonia

Stay with us in Snowdonia 

Find your ideal cottage as a base for exploring the magical mountains, lakes and wooded valleys of Snowdonia. From small cottages for two to larger farmhouses on working farms, we have some very special places for you to stay at.

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