Work has stopped for the winter on the new summit building at the top of Snowdon. Unsurprisingly, given the recent weather, it has been a tough month for the contractors, often being reduced to only two days work a week. Ironically, it was perfect conditions today on the white capped summit with the slightest breeze and broken sunshine. Away to the east was a dramatic cloud inversion punctured by mountain peaks.


Wintry conditions at the summit on the final day's work for this year.

Very little now remains at the summit. Under the cover of snow and ignoring the ring of fence posts you would be hard pushed to guess it is a construction site.


For Health and Safety reasons the posts have to be clearly marked.

The posts, fixed with resin into the ground, have been sprayed green after consultation with Health and Safety and the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team. This is to prevent people falling onto them if they get buried by drifting snow.


Breaking down the portacabin.

All the fencing sections that have been removed together with the dismantled portacabin are being left securely tied-down to the railway line, sheltered by the old platform.


A rare tea-break without having to take shelter from gale driven rain. Just as
well since the portacabin walls have gone!

The remaining digger made its way down to Clogwyn straddling the track from where it'll continue descending tomorrow. At present the train is only able to go as far as where a section of track is missing for repair a short distance below the top. The contractors Carillion are scheduled to resume work next year on the 26th March.


The portacabin and fencing is being stored by the old platform.


Ferrying the portaloo down to the train.


The foundation units will now stay at Clogwyn until the Spring.

Snowdonia-Active plans to visit the Deeside factory a couple of times before work recommences at the summit, to bring you the latest on the pre-fabrication of sections of the building.