Snowdon and other busy mountains have been shut amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Snowdonia National Authority Park Authority (SNPA) has announced the decision today.
From now Snowdon, Cader Idris, 'Ogwen' - Y Garn, Glyderau, Tryfan and Cwm Idwal, Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy are closed to the public.
This was despite UK Government guidance over social distancing, which urged people to stay at home and not take unnecessary journeys to stop the spread of covid-19.
Snowdonia National Park shuts all car parks and warns it could go further to stop coronavirus spread
“The current picture on 25.03.20 is as follows, however the situation is evolving rapidly:
“We are closing the busiest mountains in Snowdonia, and there will be no access to these mountains until further notice, this includes Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cader Idris, 'Ogwen' - Y Garn, Glyderau, Tryfan and Cwm Idwal, Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy.”
In addition SNPA has closed all its main car parks, information centres, Plas Tan y Bwlch - the authority’s study centre and warden centres - although wardens will remain at work with “limited social contact.”
In addition all scheduled events, volunteer activities and authority meetings are cancelled until further notice, with the head office closed to the public - with staff there working from home.
The SNPA statement added: “No face to face public consultations will take place, but some officers may undertake some site visits. We are looking at all alternative options at present and will release details as soon as possible.
“Where possible we are looking to continue contracted service and projects in order to support local businesses and the economy. If you have any general questions please contact parc@eryri.llyw.cyrmu.” ref DP