Snowdonia National Park Authority warns visitors not to make a wasted journey

The Snowdonia National Park Authority is warning visitors not to make a wasted journey by travelling to climb peaks in North Wales.

Although people are now permitted to drive to exercise in England, it is still prohibited in Wales after the Welsh Government extended lockdown by three weeks.

The country’s three national park authorities have welcomed the guidance reinforcing the need for people to stay at home, stay safe and protect the NHS.

Emyr Williams, Chief Executive of Snowdonia National Park has also called on all UK residents to respect the rules in place.

He said: “These measures in Wales mean that people cannot drive to exercise in Wales – no matter where they live – and there will continue to be no parking or access to the most popular sites in the Welsh national parks.

“We urge visitors planning on coming to climb Snowdon or any other popular peaks and sites to follow government guidance, to stay at home and exercise in their local area – please don’t make a wasted journey.

“We will continue to review closures on a weekly basis and will only open sites when it is safe to do so.”

More information on closures as well as changes to national park services can be found here: www.eryri.llyw.cymru/coronavirus