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geardaddy

(25,323 posts)
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 04:15 PM Nov 2022

Snowdon: Park to use mountain's Welsh name Yr Wyddfa

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-63649930

Wales' highest mountain will be referred to by its Welsh name, rather than the English equivalent, park authorities have agreed.

Snowdonia National Park Authority voted to use Yr Wyddfa and Eryri rather than Snowdon and Snowdonia.

It said it was spurred to "decisive action" after 5,000 people signed a petition calling for the change.

Yr Wyddfa stands at 3,560ft (1,085m) and attracts about 400,000 walkers a year.


Hen bryd! About time!



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Snowdon: Park to use mountain's Welsh name Yr Wyddfa (Original Post) geardaddy Nov 2022 OP
So now I have to watch the movie - again❤️🎈❤️ lisa58 Nov 2022 #1
Which movie? geardaddy Nov 2022 #2
The Englishman who went up a hill and came down a mountain.. lisa58 Nov 2022 #3
I'm sorry about your husband. geardaddy Nov 2022 #5
That movie wasn't about Snowdonia n/t BooScout Nov 2022 #4
Yep, I'm not sure geardaddy Nov 2022 #6
I'm sorry, getting old... lisa58 Nov 2022 #7

lisa58

(5,777 posts)
3. The Englishman who went up a hill and came down a mountain..
Thu Nov 17, 2022, 05:16 PM
Nov 2022

I married a Welshman many years ago and he passed away 4 years ago, and this movie truly portrayed the spirit of Wales

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