Snowdon

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales.  Its top is known as Yr Wyddfa (Old Welsh meaning "the grave").  The English name Snowdon comes from Saxon "Snow Dun", meaning "snow hill".

It is in Snowdonia National Park. As the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon is one of three mountains climbed as part of the  Three Peaks Challenge.

References

Category:Mountains of the United Kingdom
Category:Geography of Wales