Podlediad Eryri / Eryri Podcast

This episode is produced in partnership with the Farmers’ Union of Wales and focuses on agriculture in Eryri – a sector that lies at the heart of the Park’s history, culture, and landscape.Agriculture has shaped Eryri over centuries, and in this episode we visit three farms to hear stories from the people who live and work on the land every day.Rhys Owen, our Head of Conservation, Trees and Agriculture, visits Teleri and Ned at Hafod y Llyn Isaf to discuss their sustainable farming practices and their connection to this unique landscape.Next, Gwynedd Watkin from the Farmers’ Union of Wales travels to Nant Gwynant, to Castell, to speak with Elgan Jones about the challenges of farming, the Countryside Code, and the benefits of working in the area.Finally, we visit the family farm of Foel Ddu, where Gwilym, Ioan, and Elain share their experiences of farming as a family and continuing the tradition across generations.Join us for an engaging and honest conversation about life on the farm in Eryri today; the pride, the pressures, and the passion that keep agriculture alive at the heart of the Park.

Yn y bennod hon, mae Dion Roberts, Swyddog Amaeth ac Adnoddau Naturiol sy’n arwain ar brosiect Ffermio Bro yn Eryri, Llŷn a Môn, yn ymweld â dwy fferm yn ardal Dyffryn Conwy sydd wedi elwa o fod yn rhan o’r prosiect.Mae Ffermio Bro yn rhaglen gan Lywodraeth Cymru sy’n rhedeg tan fis Mawrth 2028. Mae’n cefnogi prosiectau ffermio ar draws Parciau Cenedlaethol a Thirweddau Cenedlaethol Cymru (Ardaloedd o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol), gan ganolbwyntio ar wella natur a’r amgylchedd.Caiff y rhaglen ei chyflwyno ar y cyd gan ffermwyr a chyrff sy’n gyfrifol am y tirweddau dynodedig.Am fwy o wybodaeth am Ffermio Bro, ewch draw i’n gwefan.https://eryri.llyw.cymru/gwarchod/gwaith-cadwraeth/ffermio-bro/

A night of archaeology and stars in Cwm Eigiau. Join our Dark Skies Officer, Dani Robertson, and National Park Archaeologist, John Roberts, in Cwm Eigiau as they explore the rich history of this remarkable Welsh landscape beneath some of Wales’ darkest skies.John also reflects on the powerful history of the valley, including the 1925 dam disaster at Llyn Eigiau and its impact on the community of Dolgarrog — a tragedy that reshaped the landscape and left a lasting mark on Welsh history.From ancient traces on the ground in Cwm Eigiau to the wonders overhead, discover how heritage and astronomy come together in this special Welsh Dark Sky Week event 🌌(Pennod Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn ystod noson awyr dywyll yng Nghwm Eigiau yn ystod Wythnos Awyr Dywyll Cymru)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/night-freedom License code: N1XAV6UY7NDJ1ZLH

Dyma gyflwyno’r 5ed Cyfres o Bodlediad Eryri!Mae’r rhifyn hwn ar y cyd â’r Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru, sy’n canolbwyntio ar amaethyddiaeth yn Eryri – sector sydd wrth wraidd hanes, diwylliant a thirwedd y Parc.Mae amaethyddiaeth wedi siapio Eryri dros ganrifoedd, ac yn y bennod hon rydym yn ymweld â thair fferm i glywed straeon gan y bobl sy’n byw ac yn gweithio ar y tir bob dydd.Mae Rhys Owen, Pennaeth Coed ac Amaeth y Parc, yn ymweld â Teleri a Ned yn Hafod y Llyn Isaf i drafod eu dulliau ffermio cynaliadwy a’u cysylltiad â’r dirwedd unigryw.Yna, mae Gwynedd Watkin o Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru yn teithio i Nant Gwynant i fferm Castell, i sgwrsio gydag Elgan am yr heriau, y Côd Cefn Gwlad a’r manteision o ffermio yn yr ardal.Yn olaf, rydym yn ymweld â fferm deuluol Foel Ddu, lle mae Gwilym, Ioan, ac Elain yn rhannu eu profiadau o ffermio fel teulu a pharhau’r traddodiad o ffermio dros cenedlaethau.Ymunwch â ni am sgwrs ddifyr ac onest am fywyd ar y fferm yn Eryri heddiw – y balchder, y pwysau a’r angerdd sy’n cadw amaethyddiaeth yn fyw yng nghalon y Parc.Cerddoriaeth Music by Bensound.comLicense code: 4RPWPM4N80ZUX7LKArtist: AventureLicense code: ZIXQYDWLOKIOLTFUArtist: : Lunar Years

As the Carneddau Landscape Partnership draws to a close, this episode reflects on the people, places and moments that have shaped the project over the years.Community Engagement Officers Tara and Sophie look back on what they’ve enjoyed most about working across the Carneddau from building meaningful relationships with local communities and volunteers, to helping people reconnect with the landscape, its heritage and its wildlife. They share personal highlights, memorable moments from events and projects, and what it’s been like to be part of a partnership rooted so deeply in place.This conversation is both a celebration and a farewell, capturing the spirit of collaboration, learning and connection that has defined the Carneddau Landscape Partnership, and reflecting on the lasting impact the project will leave for the area and the people who care for it.(Podlediad yn Saesneg yn dathlu Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau

Yn y bennod hon, rydym yn trafod sut mae cyfryngau cymdeithasol yn dylanwadu ar dwristiaeth yn Eryri — y da a’r drwg.Mae’r sgwrs rhwng Sara Williams, ein Swyddog Cynnwys Digidol, Sian Powell, Cyfarwyddwr a Chyd-sylfaenydd Alaw, a Catrin Elis, Golgydd Cynnwys Croeso Cymru / Visit Wales.Byddwn yn edrych ar enghreifftiau o’r effaith gadarnhaol a’r heriau sy’n codi o’r defnydd o gyfryngau cymdeithasol, yn ogystal ag arferion da i fusnesau lleol sy’n dymuno defnyddio’r cyfryngau hyn yn gyfrifol ac yn effeithiol.(In this episode, we discuss the impact of social media on tourism in Eryri - the positives, the challenges, and good practice for local businesses online.)

A workshop was held in partnership with the Comisiynydd y Gymraeg and the National Library of Wales for our Wardens at Plas Tan y Bwlch to record and celebrate place names in Eryri.Wherever we go in the world, place names reflect the character of communities and give meaning to the land and its features. They remind us of our place in the world – both geographically and culturally – and in Eryri, they are part of what makes the National Park so special.

Pam mae enwau lleoedd mor bwysig yn Eryri?Hanes gweithdy ar y cyd gyda Chomisiynydd y Gymraeg a’r Llyfrgell Genedlaethol, i’n Wardeiniaid ym Mhlas Tan y Bwlch i gofnodi a dathlu enwau lleoedd yn Eryri.🎙️ O hynny daeth pennod newydd o Bodlediad Eryri, a chawsom y cyfle i sgwrsio gyda:Naomi Jones, Cyfarwyddwr Rheoli Tir APCEDr Eleri James, Comisiynydd y GymraegRhys Gwynn, Warden Cader IdrisJason Evans, Llyfrgell Genedlaethol CymruLle bynnag yr awn ni yn y byd, mae enwau lleoedd yn portreadu cymeriad cymunedau ac yn rhoi ystyr i’r tir a’i nodweddion. Maent yn ein hatgoffa o’n lle yn y byd – yn ddaearyddol ac yn ddiwylliannol – ac yn Eryri, maent yn rhan o’r hyn sy’n gwneud y Parc Cenedlaethol mor arbennig.Gwrandewch! [This episode was recorded during a summer workshop on Eryri’s place names with the National Park Wardens, Comisiynydd y Gymraeg, and The National Library of Wales.]

In this episode of The Eryri Podcast, we explore a vital question: how can our landscapes and tourism industry truly become accessible to all?Dana Williams, Sustainability Officer at Eryri National Park Authority, sits down with Davina Carey-Evans, CEO of PIWS, to discuss the challenges and opportunities around accessibility in designated landscapes. From physical access on mountain paths and visitor facilities, to the importance of inclusive communication and representation, they share practical insights and inspiring ideas for making Eryri – and the wider tourism sector – welcoming for everyone.(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn trafod hygyrchedd yn y sector dwristiaeth a thirweddau dynodedig).

Yn rhifyn diweddaraf Podlediad Eryri, Sara Williams ein Swyddog Cynnwys Digidol sydd yn sgwrsio gyda Nel Richards, enillydd Ysgoloriaeth Geraint George yn 2024.Dyma sgwrs rhwng y ddwy am ei gwobr sef ymweliad i Barc Cenedlaethol Triglav yn Slofenia ble mae hi'n esbonio'i phrofiad o'i amser, y cyfraniad at ei gyrfa addysg yn ogystal a phwysigrwydd ein tirweddau dynodedig.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast with guest Nel Richards, the winner of the Geraint George Scholarship in 2024, the next episode will be and English episode with Davinia Carey-Evans, CEO of Piws).

In this episode, Angela Jones, Head of Partnerships at Eryri National Park Authority, sits down with Tim Harrop from the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team.Together, they discuss what makes the Ogwen area so popular with visitors, the vital work of the rescue team, and why proper planning is essential before heading into the mountains. Whether you're a seasoned hillwalker or a first-time visitor, this conversation offers practical advice and a look behind the scenes of one of the busiest mountain rescue teams in the UK. (Podlediad Saesneg am waith Tim Achub Mynydd Ogwen yng nghwmni Angela Jones a Tim Harrop).

I nodi Wythnos Rhywogaethau Ymledol, Gwen Aeron sy'n sgwrsio gyda aelodau o dîm Coedwigoedd Glaw Celtaidd; Gethin, Gwion a Rhiannon.Mae'r drafodaeth yn nodi'r heriau mae rhywogaethau ymledol yn gwneud mewn ardaloedd megis Eryri a sut allwn warchod ein coedwigoedd brodorol a'n ecosystemau.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast hosted by Gwen Aeron as she discusses protecting our native woodlands as part of Invasive Species Week with Gethin, Gwion and Rhiannon, members of the Celtic Rainforest Team).

In this special episode celebrating Wales Dark Sky Week, we explore the magic of dark skies and their importance in Eryri National Park. Join Sara Williams, Digital Communications Officer for the Eryri National Park Authority, as she visits an event at Llangelynin Church, hosted by the Carneddau Landscape Partnership. She speaks with Dani Robertson from Prosiect Nos, Sophie Davies from the Carneddau Landscape Partnership, and Rev. Eryl Parry about the significance of preserving our natural nightscapes. Plus, enjoy music from folk singer Gwilym Bowen Rhys.🔭✨ Tune in for a conversation on stargazing, conservation, and the cultural heritage of Wales’ dark skies!(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri am ein Awyr Dywyll)

Ymunwch ag Angela Jones o Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri a Helen Pye o’r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol wrth iddynt drafod y strategaethau cyffrous sy’n cael eu lansio eleni i lunio dyfodol ein tirluniau gwerthfawr.Mae’r bennod hon yn Gymraeg, ac yn gyfle i ni ddysgu mwy am y cydweithio rhwng sefydliadau fel Awdurdod y Parc Cenedlaethol a’r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. Byddant hefyd yn pwysleisio pam ei bod yn hanfodol i chi leisio’ch barn ar gyfer sicrhau bod dyfodol Eryri a thu hwnt yn adlewyrchu anghenion pobl a natur fel ei gilydd.Mi fydd pennod mis Chwefror yn Saesneg: "Eryri by night, the magic of Dark Skies".***Join Angela Jones from Eryri National Park Authority and Helen Pye from the National Trust as they discuss the exciting new strategies launching this year to shape the future of our treasured landscapes.This episode is in Welsh, exploring how collaboration between organisations like the National Park Authority and the National Trust is vital in tackling the challenges our landscapes face.They’ll also highlight why it’s crucial for you to have your say in upcoming consultations—to ensure that the future of Eryri and beyond reflects the needs of both people and nature. Coming up next in February will be an English episode: "Eryri by Night – The Magic of Dark Skies".

The Eryri Podcast is back! In the opening episode of Series 4, Alec Young sits down with our new Chief Executive, Jonathan Cawley.We’ll get to know more about him, discuss his vision for the Authority, and explore what he believes makes Eryri exceptional.

Mae Podlediad Eryri yn ei ôl! Ym mhennod agoriadol Cyfres 4, mae Ioan Gwilym, yn sgwrsio gyda’n Prif Weithredwr newydd, Jonathan Cawley.Mi fyddwn yn darganfod mwy amdano yn ogystal a thrafod ei weledigaeth ar gyfer yr Awdurdod a beth yn ei dyb ef sy'n gwneud Eryri'n arbennig.

In this episode of the Eryri Podcast, Tara Hall from the Carneddau Landscape Partnership discusses the role of an apprentice within the team with Thomas Gould.Join us as we find out more about the benefits of taking up an apprenticeship within the conservation sector.(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn manylu ar Bartneriaeth Tirlun y Carneddau).

Rhifyn Cymraeg o Bodlediad Eryri yn manylu ar waith cadwraethol Partneriaeth Tirlun y Carneddau.Sophie Davies o'r Bartneriaeth sy'n cyflwyno'r rhifyn yma yng nghwmni dau o Geidwaid Yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, Eleri Turner a Ned Feesey.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast discussing conservation work by the Carneddau Landscape Partnership).

In a very special episode of the Eryri Podcast, we travelled down to Arthog to learn more about the famous people connected with the village and surrounding areas.Gwenno Jones' guests were Terry Lloyd and Colin White and they spent the afternoon discussing some of the people who left their mark on the area.(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn trafod enwogion Arthog).

Cywaith rhwng Casi Wyn a'r animeiddwraig Lleucu Non i lansio cynllun Llysgenhadon Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn 2020.Mae'r fideo gwreiddiol i'w ganfod ar ein sianel Youtube.A collaboration between Casi Wyn and animator Lleucu Non as part of EryriNational Park's Ambassadors launch in 2020.The original video can be found on our Youtube channel.

Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Eryri National Park, where Hero Douglas enchanting composition brings Yr Wyddfa to life through song.  Join the Plastic Free Project's mission to preserve this natural wonder for generations to come.As part of the Plastic Free Project, this song is more than just a melody – it's a rallying cry for change. We invite you to be a part of the movement to protect the pristine beauty of Yr Wyddfa and the Eryri National Park by reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices.Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something greater than ourselves. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Yr Wyddfa, guided by Hero Douglas' melodies, and pledge your commitment to a plastic-free future for the Eryri National Park.

Croeso i fyd hudolus Eryri ble mae Hero Douglas yn dod a'r Wyddfa'n fyw trwy gân.Ymunwch ag ymgyrch Yr Wyddfa Ddi-blastig er mwyn gwarchod ein tirweddau anhygoel ar gyfer cenhedlaethau'r dyfodol.Fel rhan o brosiect Yr Wyddfa Ddi-Blastig, mae'r gân yma yn fwy na dim ond cerddoriaeth - mae'n alwad i'r gâd. Rydym yn eich gwahodd i fod yn rhan o'r symudiad i warchod harddwch naturiol Yr Wyddfa ac Eryri trwy leihau defnydd o blastigion untro a hyrwyddo ymarferion cynaladwy.Peidiwch a cholli'r cyfle i wneud gwahaniaeth - ymgollwch yn hud a lledrith Yr Wyddfa trwy felodiau Hero a gwnewch adduned i gynorthwyo dyfodol di-blastig ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Eryri.

Y rhifyn diweddaraf o Bodlediad Eryri ar rinwedd arbenig Cynefinoedd a Rhywogaethau Rhyngwladol Bwysig ac yn benodol y priosect Coedwigoedd Glaw Celtaidd.Gwen Aeron sy'n cyflwyno a'i gwestai hi yw Gethin Davies sef Uwch Swyddog y Priosect.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the Celtic Rainforests Project).

Series 3 // Episode 4Joining Alec Young on this episode are composers Hero Douglas and Patrick Young, as we explore how the majestic landscapes of Eryri ignite their creative spirits. Get ready to be transported through symphonies of inspiration and discover the magical bond between nature and music.(Rhifyn Saesneg o'r Podlediad ar destun Ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer y Celfyddydau)

Yn y rhifyn yma, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda Dr Bleddyn Huws o Brifysgol Aberystwyth ac yn trafod sut mae Eryri wedi bod yn Ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer y Celfyddydau ac yn benodol ar gyfer beirdd gwlad yn hanner cyntaf yr 20fed ganrif.-In this Welsh episode, Ioan Gwilym speaks with Dr Bleddyn Huws form Aberystwyth University on how Eryri is an Inspiration for the Arts, specifically for poets in the first half of the twentieth century.

Cyfres 3 // Pennod 2Dyma'r ail  bennod yn nhrydydd cyfres Podlediad Eryri, a'r gyntaf trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg, mi fydd y rhifynau yma i'w gweld yn ogystal a'u clywed!Dros y ddwy flynedd nesaf mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr holl rinweddau sy'n gwneud Eryri'n arbennig.Yn y rhifyn yma, Dana williams sy'n sgwrsio gyda Dafydd Williams am y buddiannau ieched a lles i ymarfer corff yn y Parc Cenedlaethol yn ogystal a'i ymdrech i dorri record i fod y person cyflymaf i gyflawni llwybr y Cambrian Way.•Series 3 // Episode 2This is the third series of the Podcast, and the first through the medium of English, these episodes will be available to watch on our Youtube channel!Over the next two years we will be looking at all of Eryri's special qualities.In this episode, Dana Williams speaks with Dafydd Williams from Copa Mountaineering about the health and wellbeing benefits of recreational activities in the National Park and about his record breaking attempt at being the fastest person to complete the Cambrian Way trail. 

Dyma'r bennod gyntaf yn nhrydydd cyfres Podlediad Eryri.Dros y ddwy flynedd nesaf mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr holl rinweddau sy'n gwneud Eryri'n arbennig.Yn y rhifyn yma, Catrin Glyn sy'n sgwrsio gyda Llinos Jones Williams o Wersyll yr Urdd Glan-Llyn am fuddiannau hamdden a dysgu i blant Cymru ar lan Llyn Tegid.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast with Llinos Jones Williams from Glan-Llyn.)

(Part 2)Llysgennad Eryri has been developed for the local tourism industry, but offers high quality training to anyone who wishes to learn more about what makes Eryri exceptional. In November we celebrated the scheme's 2nd birthday with a week of activities to learn more about the area's special qualities.Catrin Glyn, Yr Wyddfa Partnership Officer speaks to three Eryri Ambassadors who either led or attended the events; Caroline Keen, Ben Porter & Alec Recce.(Podlediad Saesneg ar Gynllun Llysgennad Eryri)

(Part 1)Llysgennad Eryri has been developed for the local tourism industry, but offers high quality training to anyone who wishes to learn more about what makes Eryri exceptional. In November we celebrated the scheme's 2nd birthday with a week of activities to learn more about the area's special qualities.Catrin Glyn, Yr Wyddfa Partnership Officer speaks to three Eryri Ambassadors who either led or attended the events; Caroline Keen, Ben Porter & Alec Recce.(Podlediad Saesneg ar Gynllun Llysgennad Eryri)

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Beca Roberts sy'n sgwrsio gyda Sophie Davies, Prentis newydd Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau.Mi fydd Sophie yn cynnig trosolwg o rôl prentis o fewn y prosiect arbennig yma.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast featuring Beca Roberts and Sophie Davies from the Carneddau Landscape Partnership).

Guest presenter Bran Devey from Ramblers Cymru hosts this month's podcast and discusses some of the great long walks in Wales that pass through our beautiful National Park.His guests on this episode are Ollie Wicks & Will Renwick who discuss the grandeur of  the  Cambrian Way,  Sioned Humphreys & Arry Cain who speak about the beautiful Wales Coast Path and founder of the Snowdonia Slate Trail, Aled Owen who will talk about the cultural heritage of the trail.For more information on topics in this podcast visit:Ramblers Cymru - www.ramblers.org.uk/walesCambrian Way - www.cambrianway.org.ukWales Coast Path - www.walescoastpath.gov.ukSnowdonia Slate Trail - www.snowdoniaslatetrail.org(Podlediad Saesneg yn edrych ar rai o lwybrau mawreddog Cymru sy'n treiddio trwy Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri).

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Jess John sy'n trafod hanes treftadaeth a diwydiant Dolgellau gyda Merfyn Wyn Thomas, Ywain Myfyr ac Elen Thomas.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the history of Dolgellau).

In this month's episode our Sustainable Tourism Officer Dana Williams looks at the different aspects of sustainable tourism within National Parks.We will focus on a social enterprise, the Ogwen Partnership with Meleri Davies, how to keep our trails trash-free with Dom Ferris and compare Eryri with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park with Kenny Auld. Enjoy!September's episode will be in Welsh and we will focus on the Dolgellau Townscape Heritage Initiative with our Cultural Heritage Officer, Jessica John.

Wedi blwyddyn a hanner o ddarlledu podlediadau, Ioan Gwilym sy'n cymryd y cyfle i edrych nôl ar rai o uchafbwyntiau y rhaglenni Cymraeg er mwyn ailddarganfod beth sy'n gwneud Eryri'n eithriadol i'r bobl sy'n byw ac yn gweithio yma.(An hour long episode looking at some of the highlights from the first series from the Welsh episodes of the Eryri Podcast. Next month's episode will be in English and will focus on sustainable tourism and will be hosted by Dana Williams.)

As part of World Wellbeing Week, Etta Trumper hosts a special episode of the podcast chatting about our wellness in nature with three fantastic guests; Davy Greenough, Nik Stubbs & Abbie Edwards.Next month's episode will be in Welsh and will discuss the slate heritage in Eryri.

Catrin Glyn sy'n cyflwyno rhifyn mis Mai o Bodlediad Eryri ac yn edrych ar un o rinweddau arbennig Eryri sef Cydlyniant Cymunedol.Mae Llanuwchllyn yn un o bentrefi bywiog Eryri ac yn frith o bobl ifanc talentog ac ymdeimlad go iawn o gymuned Gymreig yno.Yn y rhifyn mae Catrin yn trafod y gymuned gyda Prys Jones, Marged Gwenllian ac Angeline Chenu yn ogystal a tharo heibio i un o sesiynau ymarfer Eryrod Meirion.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri podcast, next month's podcast will be in English and will focus on Health & Wellbeing).

In this episode of the Eryri Podcast, the SNPA Head of Engagement, Helen Pye looks at the interesting relationship between nature and agriculture.We look at how both world's work in harmony in Eryri through the eyes of a conservationist, a farmer and a butcher; Robbie Blackhall-Miles, Teleri Fielden & Iain Miles.Enjoy!The next episode will be in Welsh and will feature the recent World Heritage status given to the quarry industry heritage on the outskirts of Eryri.(Podlediad Saesneg ar y berthynas rhwng natur ac amaeth.)

Yn y rhifyn hwn o Bodlediad Eryri, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda'r amaethwr o Drawsfynydd Elfed Wyn ap Elwyn, y Cynghorydd Craig ab Iago a Rheolwraig Partneriaethau APCE, Angela Jones.Mi fyddwn ni'n edrych ar yr heriau a sialensau sy'n wynebu cymunedau Eryri a'r gwaith sy'n cael eu gyflawni er mwyn eu gwarchod.(A Welsh episode of the Eryri Podcast focusing on the rural Eryri communities.)

This week is the first ever Welsh Dark Skies Week! - (February 19th-27th, 2022)We are proud to be working together with the whole protected landscape family in Wales to bring to you a week of online and in person events around the country.Together, the National Parks and Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all working hard to raise awareness of light pollution and how this impacts not just our view to the stars, but also our wildlife and health.This episode of the Eryri Podcast is hosted by our Dark Skies Officer, Dani Robertson and features; Emma Marington, Professor Clive Ruggles and David Shield.(Podlediad Saesneg ar Wythnos Awyr Dywyll Cymru.)

Yn y rhifyn cyntaf o gyfres newydd Podlediad Eryri, Uwch Ecolegydd APCE Dafydd Roberts sy'n trafod un o afonydd mwyaf eiconig Cymru sef yr Afon Dyfrdwy gyda tri o warchodwyr y dalgylch; Nick Thomas a Gethin Morris o Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru ac Arwel Morris Warden Llyn Tegid ar ran yr Awdurdod. (The first episode in a new Eryri Podcast series focusing on the Afon Dyfrdwy. Next month's podcast will be in English and will discuss Wales' Dark Skies Week).

Mae'r rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri yn dilyn Swyddog Coed y Parc, Rhydian Roberts wrth iddo ddathlu wythnos plannu coed.Fel rhan o’r dathliadau i nodi pen-blwydd Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn 70 eleni  bu ein Swyddogion Coedwigaeth yn gweithio ar brosiect arbennig - sef plannu 5,000 o goed ar hyd a lled y Parc Cenedlaethol – un ar gyfer pob genedigaeth a dathliad pen-blwydd 70 oed yn Eryri yn ystod y flwyddyn.(A Welsh version of the Eryri podcast following our Tree Officer, Rhydian Roberts during National Tree Week.)

Through funding from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme, the Snowdonia National Park Authority is leading a £1m partnership project to help bring Wales' peatlands into sustainable management. In this episode of the Eryri Podcast, Welsh Peatlands SMS Project Manager Rachel Harvey speaks to Dion Roberts (SNPA), Rob Bacon (NRW), Jack Simpson (NRW) Martin Clift (RSPB) & Lisa Roberts  to discuss the importance of Welsh peatlands.(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn manylu ar Brosiect Mawndiroedd Cymru.)

A month on from Eryri's 70th anniversary we spoke to 3 members of staff from other UK National Parks who are also celebrating 70 years of designation in 2021.Peter Rutherford, SNPA's Access and Wellbeing Manager is our host and he talks with Rob Steemson from Dartmoor NPA, Emma Moody from the Lake District NPA and Mike Rhodes from the Peak District NPA.In this episode we learn more about various roles in other British National Parks and their unique special qualities.(Podlediad Saesneg yn dathlu 70 mlynedd o ddynodiad tri Parc Cenedlaethol arall ym Mhrydain.)

Mae 2021 yn flwyddyn arbennig iawn i ni yma yn Eryri gan ein bod yn dathlu 70 mlynedd ers dynodiad Eryri yn Barc Cenedlaethol. Ar Hydref y 18fed, bu'r ardal arbennig hon yn dathlu 70 mlynedd ers ei dynodi’n Barc Cenedlaethol, ac er mwyn nodi’r achlysur arbennig paratowyd rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau amrywiol.Yn y rhifyn hwn o'r podlediad, Ioan Gwilym sy'n sgwrsio gyda Shari Llewelyn, Gwen Aeron a Catrin Glyn ac yn edrych nôl ar y digwyddiadau hyn yn ogystal a chwarae clipiau o weithiau celfyddydol a gomisiynwyd.(A Welsh language podcast looking back on the  70th anniversary celebrations, an English language  episode with Peter Rutherford and members of 3 other UK National Parks celebrating 70 years since designation will be broadcast in early November.)

On our 70th anniversary since being designated as a National Park we're broadcasting a special bonus episode of the Eryri Podcast!Angela Jones is back as host and speaks to two amazing guests with very different roles. Thomas Armitt works as the Tourism & Business Development Manager for Pendjari National Park in Benin whilst Peter Larivière is the Special Advisor with the Indigenous Affairs Branch of Parks Canada!Enjoy!(Podlediad yn trafod rhinweddau arbennig Parc Cenedlaethol Pendjari yn Benin, a sgwrs gyda Peter Larivière o Barciau Canada).

Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Dafydd Owain sy'n sgwrsio a Gwilym Bowen Rhys ac yn trafod Llên Gwerin Eryri a'i ddylanwad ar bobl, cymunedau a diwylliant Eryri.Wedi recordio ar safle yn Ynys Pandy yng Nghwmystradllyn, mae Gwilym yn canu cwpwl o faledi ar ein cyfer yn ogystal a thrafod traddodiadau a hanes y caneuon hyn gyda ni.(A Welsh podcast focusing on Eryri's Folk History featuring Gwilym Bowen Rhys).

Snowdonia National Park is the second area in Wales to be designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve. There are just eighteen of these magical reserves in the world, and on a clear night in Snowdonia you can see the Milky Way, all the major constellations, nebulas (bright clouds of gas and dust) and shooting stars.Prosiect Nos - The North Wales Dark Sky Partnership is made up of the Snowdonia National Park Authority and the AONBs of the Isle of Anglesey, the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley and the Llŷn Peninsula.In this episode Dani Robertson our Dark Skies Officer speaks to the following guests:-Georgia MacMillan, Mayo Dark Sky Park Development OfficerRuskin Hartley, Executive Director, International Dark-Sky AssociationDavid Smith, Social Change and Advocacy Officer, Bug LifeUseful Links;www.MayoDarkSkyPark.ie www.mayodarkskyfestival.iewww.buglife.org.uk/www.darksky.org/

Mae’r Wyddfa yn fynydd eiconig sy’n adnabyddus dros y byd i gyd. Mae’n gartref i gymuned fywiog, egnïol, ac i fusnesau a mannau gwaith arloesol yn ogystal â chlytwaith o ffermydd mynydd. Mae'n ased cenedlaethol a hwn yw mynydd mwyaf poblogaidd y Deyrnas Unedig o ran ymwelwyr. Mae'n denu pobl o bob cwr o Gymru, y DU, ac o bob rhan o'r byd.Yn y rhifyn yma o Bodlediad Eryri, Catrin Glyn Swyddog Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa sy'n holi a stilio gyda'r hanesydd Elin Tomos, un o Wardeiniaid Gwirfoddol Yr Wyddfa Elen Huws a threfnydd Ras Yr Wyddfa, Stephen Edwards.(A Welsh episode on the subject of Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon).

In the second part of this 2 part series looking at National Parks Around the World Angela Jones the SNPA Partnerships Manager speaks to some amazing individuals from three very special National Parks; Margaret Flaherty from Connemara NP in Ireland, Dave Rogers from Egmont NP in New Zealand and Ales Zdesar from our twinned National Park in Slovenia.We discover what makes these parts of the world so unique, the delicate balance between protecting the landscapes and biodiversity whilst also welcoming people to enjoy National Parks and learn more about the day to day work of the individiuals.(Rhifyn Saesneg o Bodlediad Eryri yn siarad gyda unigolion sy'n gweithio mewn Parciau Cenedlaethol ar draws y byd.)

Yn y rhifyn hwn o Bodlediad Eryri, Lowri Mair Swyddog Cynnwys Digidol APCE sy'n sgwrsio gyda Rhian Cadwaladr, Alun Jones & Andy Collins ac yn holi'r pwnc difyr os yw Eryri bellach dal yn le i'r enaid gael llonydd.Pynciau podlediadau mis Awst - Cymraeg : Yr WyddfaSaesneg : National Parks Around the World - Part 2(A Welsh podcast discussing if Eryri/Snowdonia still is one of Britain's breathing spaces.)