Easter visitors to a popular Welsh beauty spot are now required to pay up to £40 per day for parking due to ongoing issues with parking chaos. As of April 5th, drivers heading to Pen y Pass car park, the main access point to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), must pre-book their parking spaces. The introduction of this pre-booking system comes after previous incidents of illegal parking that led to fines and blocked emergency vehicles, causing chaos at the site. Motorists will no longer have the option to simply turn up and pay on the spot. The minimum charges for parking are set at £20 for up to eight hours or £30 for eight to 12 hours, rising to a daily rate of £40.
The pre-booking system for parking at Pen y Pass car park will be in effect until November, providing visitors with the option to secure a parking space in advance. The car park serves as a starting point for both the Miners’ and Pyg Track trailheads, leading hikers to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. The booking process is straightforward, with prices outlined as follows: Monday to Sunday rates are £20 for up to eight hours, £30 for eight to 12 hours, and £40 for a full day. It is important for visitors to plan their trip carefully, as spaces are limited, and extensions are subject to availability.
The booking website specifies that parking at Pen y Pass car park in Eryri National Park must be pre-booked at least one hour in advance. The facility can accommodate vehicles up to 5 meters in length. Additionally, there are provisions for free parking for blue badge holders at Pen y Pass car park, although spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. During busy periods, such as the summer months, availability may be limited. The car park is staffed 24 hours a day to assist visitors if the designated parking area for blue badge holders is full upon arrival.
Visitors are encouraged to adjust their parking duration accordingly when booking their spaces to accommodate their trip to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Short two-hour slots for walks between 4pm and 10pm are available, provided that the parking duration is set for two hours or less after 4pm. The booking site automatically updates parking durations with each new search. It is important to note that overnight camping or stays in camper vans/motorhomes are not permitted at the car park.
The implementation of the pre-booking system aims to alleviate parking issues and ensure a smoother experience for visitors to this picturesque Welsh beauty spot. By requiring drivers to secure their parking spaces in advance, the National Park authorities seek to manage the high demand for parking at Pen y Pass car park effectively. Whether embarking on a challenging hike up Yr Wyddfa or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings, visitors are advised to plan ahead and pre-book their parking to avoid any inconvenience upon arrival.
In response to the new parking regulations, visitors are urged to make use of the online booking system to guarantee a parking space during their visit. This initiative aims to enhance the overall visitor experience at Pen y Pass and Yr Wyddfa, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the area without the stress of finding parking on arrival. To make a booking or for more information on parking at Pen y Pass car park, visitors can visit the designated booking website.