Two women die at Yr Wyddfa Watkin Path pools- QHN

Two women have died after being found in a pool at Wales’ largest national park.

North Wales Police said they were called to Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, at 21:31 BST on Wednesday in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia.

One woman was reported to be in the pool on the Watkin Path, one of the main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, Wales’ tallest mountain.

The second woman was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.

“Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women,” said Det Ch Insp Andy Gibson.

An investigation is under way, and potential witnesses are urged to come forward.

A mountain rescue team, as well as police, air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter were sent to the scene.

The Watkin Path is one of six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.

The Eryri National Park website describes it as “particularly challenging“.

It recommended that walkers hiking up the mountain for the first time should consider trying a different route.

More than 600,000 people climb up Yr Wyddfa every year, and the summit can get very busy during the summer season.

At 1,085m (3,559ft) it is the highest mountain in Wales and the busiest mountain in the UK.