The upland landscapes of Eryri are one of the National Park’s main attractions.
Striking mountains ranges, towering peaks and endless views
It is little wonder that Eryri is a paradise for walkers and ramblers—the area is home to 9 mountain ranges and 15 peaks above 3,000 feet.
A landscape that has developed and formed over millions of years through astonishing geological events
The landscape of Eryri is a complex geological puzzle. Here, continents collided, volcanoes erupted, and glaciers carved out the land.
These geological events shaped Eryri’s spectacular landscape.
Wildlife of Eryri's Uplands
![A close-up of two Snowdon Lily flowers surrounded by green stems](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IMG_3119.jpg)
Lili'r Wyddfa (Lily Yr Wyddfa)
Eryri National Park's best-known species. Lili'r Wyddfa is a very rare flowering plant that grows in upland areas.
![Wild foal on the carneddau](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Carneddau-Ponies-17.jpg)
Wild Ponies
Seeing wild ponies in Eryri is a wondrous experience. About 300 of them live in an area of 20 square miles.
![Wild goat picks on berries](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Goats-21.jpg)
Wild mountain goats
Eryri wild goats can climb incredibly steep cliffs. They have likely roamed the uplands of Eryri for centuries.
![Two red-billed choughs in flight](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chough-1.jpg)
Red-billed Chough
The red-billed chough is the rarest type of crow in Britain. It is roughly the same size as a jackdaw. It has a red beak and legs that distinguish it from the rest of the crow family.
![The beautiful rainbow leaf beetle](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_551934580.jpg)
Rainbow Leaf Beetle
This very rare species is only found on some of Yr Wyddfa's slopes. Light reflecting on the shell of this beetle results in a stunning mix of colours.
![Peregrine Falcon in flight](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Peregrine-Falcon.jpg)
Peregrine Falcon
The peregrine falcon is the largest of the falcon family. It can reach 200 miles per hour when flying through the air to catch small birds.
![Ring ouzel perched on a rock](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ring-Ouzel-2.jpg)
Ring Ouzel
The ring ouzel is predominantly an upland bird. It usually breeds in steep valleys or on rocks and cliffs.
![The purple flowers of the purple saxifrage](https://snowdonia.gov.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Purple-Saxifrage-Bjorn-S..jpg)
Purple Saxifrage
The purple saxifrage is one of the most durable arctic alpine flowers in Wales and grows in extremely cold and remote mountainous regions.