Fury in beautiful UK village where 'noisy nighttime walkers' flood to see sunset
Locals have spoken out about the 'noisy walkers' that have been disturbing their usually peaceful village.
Villagers are being kept awake by noisy walkers trekking through their area in the early hours to catch the sunrise from atop Mount Snowdon.
The trend of climbing England and Wales' highest peak to witness the dawn has seen a significant increase since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to local residents.
Videos, taken from CCTV cameras, shows over 100 walkers with bright lights talking loudy and they stroll through the village of Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales.
Over the years, the village has faced issues with parking, littering and even people using local gardens as toilets - but these have all been daytime nuisances.
However, the enthusiastic pre-dawn walkers have now sparked new outrage in Llanberis, leading to reports of anti-social behaviour.
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Both the council and Eryri [Snowdonia] National Park Authority have stated that they are collaborating to improve the situation.
Local resident Christine Patton said the issue is particularly prevalent during the spring and summer months.
She said: "I'm really happy for people to go up the mountain, but just be a bit quiet and respectful. Have a good time but don't forget there's people who actually live here."
Mona Helllfeld, a resident of Llanberis for over 40 years, said the problem has worsened since Covid and suggested that a warden system or signs could help alleviate the situation in the village.
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Ms Hellford expressed her concerns, stating: "When you drive through a village and there's a sign that says '20mph - slow down', we need something that says 'please be aware this is a residential area'."
A representative for the national park authority acknowledged the problem, saying: "We are aware of the issues raised and recognise the impact and inconvenience they can have on the local community. Unfortunately we have observed an increase in anti-social behaviour since the Covid outbreak and it is disheartening to see some users are still not respecting the residents and local communities in Eryri."
Gwynedd council issued a reminder, stating: "We remind people planning to visit popular attractions and any organisation or charity organising an event to be mindful of local communities and to plan ahead.
"This includes not disturbing local people, especially late at night, checking the parking arrangements before visiting any location, disposing of their litter and controlling their dogs and cleaning up their mess."
