Informational signs hang on a gate in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A car drives on a road in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A sign is pictured at a car park as people walk amongst parked cars in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

Men walk amongst cars parked in a car park in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

People hike in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A man sits on a rock and looks on in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

Informational signs hang on a gate as people hike in the Pen y Pass at the foot of Mount Snowdon on the first weekend of Snowdonia National Park being reopened as restrictions are eased following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak near Llanberis, Wales, Britain July 11, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

An empty road is pictured near Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Wales, Britain April 25, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A sign reading "Wales Closed, Go Home!" is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Ty-Nant, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A sign reading "Wales Closed, Go Home!" is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Ty-Nant, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A mannequin wearing a high vis jacket is seen at the side of a road in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pentrefoelas, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A message reading "Go Home, Stay Home, #Covid19" is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Llanberis, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A notice restricting access to a footpath is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A cyclist is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

An empty road is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A notice restricting access to a footpath is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A notice restricting access to a footpath is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A message reading "Don't come on Holiday, Self Isolate" is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Llanberis, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

A notice restricting access is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

An empty road is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

An empty road is seen in Snowdonia as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Pen-y-Pass, Wales, Britain, April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Carl Recine 

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Novice surfers are taught how to surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Surfers surf at Surf Snowdonia in Conwy, North Wales, September 3, 2015. The surf park, which cost $22.8 million, opened on August 1 and is the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, according to the company.The pool is 300 metres (980 ft) long and 110 metres (360 ft) wide, containing a total of six million gallons of water. A bi-directional snowplough-shaped wave-generation mechanism, towed on a cable between the two central towers, moves up and down the pool on a three-rail track, generating the waves. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R) talks to a member of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (centre L) and survival expert Bear Grylls (2nd R) talk to members of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (R) and survival expert Bear Grylls (L) talk to members of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (L) and survival expert Bear Grylls (R) talk to members of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (C) and survival expert Bear Grylls (2nd R) talk to members of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron talks to members of the National Citizen Service during a visit to Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre in Snowdonia, Wales, Britain August 7, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Giddens/pool 

CHERIE BOOTH, WIFE OF BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR, HOSTS THE WORLD TOURIST REPRESENTATIVES AT DOWNING STREET, LONDON.


Wife of British Prime Minister Blair (R), Cherie Booth QC, points out the portrait of former Labour British Prime Minister Harold Wilson on the staircase No.10 Downing Street whilst hosting a reception for the World Tourist Representatives April 20, 2001. The representatives present included Cesar Balderacchi from France (L), Jesper Ewald from Denmark (2L), Roji Shinmachi from Japan (3L), Richard Copland from America (4L), Horst Dieter-Muller from Germany (3R), and Paul Vickers from Canada. The travel leaders from ten key overseas markets completed a four day itinerary of areas affected by foot and mouth, including Dartmoor, Windermere, Loch Ness and Snowdonia, as well as private functions at Windsor Castle Chequers and No.10 Downing Street. 

A lamb walks in a Denbighshire field in Snowdonia National Park, Wales where some parts of the park are closed to visitors due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. [British Prime Minister Tony Blair] sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, as the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak damages the countryside economy. 

A sign leading to a footpath in Snowdonia National Park in Wales warns visitors that it is closed to the public due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. [British Prime Minister Tony Blair] sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy. 

A lamb stands in Denbighshire field in Snowdonia National Park, Wales where some parts of the park have been closed to visitors due to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. [British Prime Minister Tony Blair] sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy. 

A sign leading to a footpath in Snowdonia National Park in Wales warns visitors of its closure due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. [British Prime Minister Tony Blair] sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy. 

A lamb stands in Denbighshire field in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
where some parts of the park have been closed to visitors due to the
threat of foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. British Prime Minister
Tony Blair sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities
today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the
countryside economy. REUTERS/Dan Chung

DC/BR 

A lamb walks in a Denbighshire field in Snowdonia National Park, Wales where some parts of the park are closed to visitors due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, as the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak damages the countryside economy.

DC/BR 

A Snowdonia Mountian Railway attendant holds a sign to notifiy visitors of its closure due to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease in Wales March 13, 2001. British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy.

DC/BR 

A sign leading to a footpath in Snowdonia National Park in Wales warns visitors that it is closed to the public due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy.

DC/BR/AA 

A sign leading to a footpath in Snowdonia National Park in Wales warns visitors of its closure due to the threat of spreading foot-and-mouth disease March 13, 2001. British Prime Minister Tony Blair sought to calm the anger welling up in rural communities today, about how the worsening foot-and-mouth outbreak is damaging the countryside economy.

DC/BR 

Sir Anthony Hopkins, actor and President of the National Trust Snowdonia appeal, sits on a wall on Mount Snowdon, Wales 25 August. Hopkins made the visit to see the southern flank of the mountain that he has purchased for the National Trust at a cost of £1million. 

Sir Anthony Hopkins, actor and President of the National Trust Snowdonia appeal, sits on a wall on Mount Snowdon, Wales 25 August. Hopkins made the visit to see the southern flank of the mountain that he has purchased for the National Trust at a cost of #1million.

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Climber Steve Peake above the Pyg Track on Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales December 28, 1993. Despite a sudden thaw scores of climbers were on the 3,559 feet mountain taking advantage of their festive holidays. SCANNED FROM NEGATIVE. REUTERS/Bob Collier AVD/PN