Charges to be hiked at car park popular among peak walkers

CAR parking charges are set to rocket again this year at one of the most in-demand sites in Wales.

- By OWEN HUGHES

Pen y Pass is an ideal access point for both the Miners’ and Pyg Track trails leading to Yr Wyddfa’s (Snowdon) summit, as well as for the Crib Goch ridge.The 66 space car park is booking only through the spring and summer months and then pay and display over winter.

Last year the prices ranged from £20 for up to eight hours, £30 for 8-12 hours and £40 for 12-24 hours. It goes down to £15 a day over winter.

This already made it one of the most expensive places to park in the country although the pay back was a prime spot to start a trek up Wales’ highest peak.