Man charged over car Snowdon drive
11th September 2011
The owner of a 4x4 which became stuck up Snowdon might need more than the standard breakdown cover to retrieve the stricken vehicle.
The Vauxhall Frontera was found near the peak of the 3,560ft mountain, which is the highest in England and Wales, and has yet to be brought back down.
Parked near the Snowdon Mountain Railway, the car was discovered on Saturday, with the incident leading to a 39-year-old man being charged with a driving offence.
The man, from the Cheltenham area, allegedly drove the vehicle up the mountain. He has been bailed to appear at Caernarfon Magistrates' Court on September 16.
A spokesman for Snowdonia National Park Authority said: "This sort of incident is unacceptable and shows a lack of responsibility on behalf of the individual/individuals involved.
"Along with the obvious dangers posed by this type of incident, it could cause damage to the footpath and landscape, which means added work for the Snowdon footpath teams.
"In respect of the severity of the incident, the Snowdonia National Park encourage the police to take firm action against the owner of the vehicle."
Copyright © Press Association 2011
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