'I climbed Yr Wyddfa and was fuming with what I found at top'

North Wales Live

2 days ago

A woman hiked all the way to the summit of Yr Wyddfa /Snowdon - only to discover she could have taken the railway instead.
Hettie, who goes by Hettie's Holidays on TikTok, shared her frustration on social media – and her tale has left viewers in fits of laughter.
She described it as a "p*** take" that other visitors simply seemed to pop up for a pleasant day out instead of slogging up the mountain. The footage of her rant went viral, gaining more than three million views.
In the clip, she said: "Do you know what's a p*** take when you get to the top of Snowdon? People who have got the train. Firstly, why the hell would you want to get the train to the top of Snowdon?
"What is the point? Does that not defeat the whole object? Unless you need to get the train for any specific reason, if you've just done it to come to the top, nah."
The TikToker appeared frustrated that there was nowhere for her to rest her weary legs.
She continued: "People are sat up here having a gourmet lunch dressed in Converse, dresses, blouses - sat having like a birthday family lunch, and people have hiked and walked. We're aching, we're freezing and people are just not even offering seats."
Hettie wasn't demanding they must offer, but she questioned why anyone would choose to visit the location for a meal.
She pointed out there's only "one little restaurant", and diners end up being surrounded by visitors who are "really cold". The hiker was left perplexed as people appeared to bring their "newborn babies" for baby showers.
She concluded the video with her and her mate, simply stating: "Nah, that's not good with us."
The video has sparked a flurry of comments since it was shared, with opinions divided. While some sympathised with Hettie's viewpoint, others pointed out that walking is entirely optional.
One individual commented: "This reminds me of the time I scaled the Eiffel Tower, and everyone in the lift didn't let me sit down when I got to the top."
Another sarcastically added: "So with you. Remember when I climbed to the top of the Shard, and everyone got the lift, sat there drinking, enjoying the views. Abseiled back down ASAP."
However, not everyone was supportive. One person retorted: "The thing about climbing Snowdon is that it's completely optional. Hope this helps."