The Snowdonia Society ( cy, Cymdeithas Eryri) is a members based environmental charity working to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of Snowdonia and to promote their enjoyment in the interests of all who live in, work in or visit the area both now and in the future. Formed in 1967 by

Esmé Kirby Esmé Kirby (born Esmé Cummings, 31 August 1910, Croydon, died 18 October 1999, Snowdonia), was a conservationist who together with her husband Peter Kirby formed the Snowdonia National Park Society, to ensure the mountains were protected from ...

, a team of volunteers undertake practical conservation which makes a difference to Snowdonia: clearing litter, maintaining footpaths, tackling invasive species and improving habitats for wildlife. The Society campaigns to protect Snowdonia's special qualities from threats such as inappropriate development or erosion of its natural and cultural heritage. The Society also organises a programme of walks and talks, publishes a bi-annual magazine, and offers training in conservation and flora and fauna ID. Membership is open to all with an interest in Snowdonia and can be obtained via the Society's website, or by contacting their office at

Brynrefail Brynrefail () is a small village in north-east Anglesey, Wales. Location It is located in the civil parish of Moelfre on the A5025 between Amlwch and Benllech. Amenities As the settlement is very small it has very few amenities. Those ...

, Gwynedd.Society website, Office details
/ref> The Snowdonia Society owns Tŷ Hyll ( en, The Ugly House), which is located on the A5 between

Betws-y-coed Betws-y-coed (; '' en, prayer house in the wood'') is a village and community in the Conwy valley in Conwy County Borough, Wales, located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, right on the boundary with Denbighshire, in the Gwydir Forest. ...

and

Capel Curig Capel Curig (; meaning " Curig's Chapel") is a village and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, it lies in the heart of Snowdonia, on the River Llugwy, and has a population of 226, reducing slightly to 206 ...

. This house is reputed to be a "

tŷ unnos Tŷ unnos (plural, pl.: ''tai unnos''; English language, English: ''one night house'', also ''hafodunnos'') is an old Wales, Welsh tradition that has parallels in other folk traditions in other areas of the British Isles. It was believed by some ...

", i.e. it was built overnight in order to establish legal ownership. Tŷ Hyll and its gardens and woodland are open to the public; until 2011 the Society's offices were located here. A teashop now occupies the ground floor and there is a honeybee and pollinator exhibition upstairs. The policies of the Society are decided by its elected executive committee. The Society's paid staff support the charity's honorary officers and manage projects in areas such as waste reduction, energy efficiency and practical conservation.

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The Snowdonia Society's main website
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