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Snowdon is the highest mountain in [[Wales]] and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands. It is located within the [[Snowdonia National Park]] (in Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), and its summit is known as Yr Wyddfa, at an altitude of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level. The English name Snowdon comes from the Saxon "Snow Dun", meaning "snow hill".

Snowdon is the highest mountain in [[Wales]] and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands. It is located within the [[Snowdonia National Park]] (in Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), and its summit is known as Yr Wyddfa, at an altitude of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level. The English name Snowdon comes from the Saxon "Snow Dun", meaning "snow hill".

Snowdon is notable for having one of the wettest climates in Great Britain, receiving an annual average of more than 4,500 mm (180 in) of precipitation. Despite this, over 350,000 visitors reach the summit on foot or via the train every year. As well as appreciating the magnificent views, during the summer months they can take advantage of the refreshment area at the summit. Originally built in 1935 by the renowned architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, it is now owned by Snowdonia National Park Authority. However, this building is commonly regarded ar one of the worst eyesores in the whole of Britain, and is now due to be demolished. A planning application <ref> see [http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/images/recreation/summit/application.pdf here] for the 2003 planning application to redevelop the summit "cafe"</ref> was submitted in 2003.

Snowdon is notable for having one of the wettest climates in Great Britain, receiving an annual average of more than 4,500 mm (180 in) of precipitation. Despite this, over 350,000 visitors reach the summit on foot or via the train every year. As well as appreciating the magnificent views, during the summer months they can take advantage of the refreshment area at the summit. Originally built in 1935 by the renowned architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, it is now owned by Snowdonia National Park Authority. However, this building was commonly regarded as one of the worst eyesores in the whole of Britain, and a planning application <ref> see [http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/images/recreation/summit/application.pdf here] for the 2003 planning application to redevelop the summit "cafe"</ref> for its redevelopment was submitted in 2003. Work commenced in September 2006, and the cafe was finally demolished to great cheers. The new centre, which will be completed by spring 2008, will have up to date facilities giving visitors the chance to learn more about Wales' highest mountain and its environment<ref> see: [ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/5338752.stm BBC News September 2006]</ref>

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