A huge change has been introduced at a major UK National Park. An overnight parking clampdown has been put into place at Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA), aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour at a beauty spot where people hike to catch the sunrise.
But locals say it will not solve the issue. ENPA has restricted overnight parking at 11 of its car parks since April 1. Every year, almost four million people visit the park, which is more commonly referred to by its English name - Snowdonia. Hikers will begin their journey up to the top during the early hours of the morning to be at the top by sunrise.
But residents say the ban could mean people start to park in residential streets instead due to a lack of parking.
The ENPA said the changes were made "to address increasing issues linked to overnight stays, particularly unauthorised campervans".
It says there are some car parks which are available 24 hours a day.
Ian Young, who lives near a car park which will be impacted by the change, told the BBC that a minority of overnight campers had used his gardens as toilets and littered the streets.
But Ian said the problem could get worse if a ban is to be enforced for the car park. He said he runs a holiday let and that some people have no respect, potentially impacting his business.
Eryri National Park said it understood the concerns raised.
It said it would "encourage visitors planning to stay overnight to make use of official campsites or alternative facilities such as the Arosfan sites for motorhomes, which are located in towns and villages just outside the National Park boundaries in Gwynedd".
A spokesperson said: "These options not only provide appropriate facilities but also contribute to the local economy, while helping to reduce pressure on sensitive locations within the Park and nearby communities."
"Our car parks are still open 17 hours a day, which provides ample time for leisure opportunities and some of our key car parks remain open 24 hours a day for those who wish to access the National Park at other times."
The park is home to Mount Snowdon which is the highest peak in Snowdonia, but it's also the highest mountain in both England and Wales.
It's the most famous mountain in the national park with over 60,000 people visiting every year to climb to the summit, according to Wales GuideBook.
The peak is 3,560ft above sea level, with spectacular views of the surrounding landscape from the summit.
Pont Bethania - Parking for Nant Gwynant and Watkin Path on Yr Wyddfa
Llyn Cwellyn - Parking for Snowdon Ranger path on Yr Wyddfa and Llyn Cwellyn boardwalk
Rhyd Ddu - Parking for Rhyd Ddu path on Yr Wyddfa, and Lôn Gwyrfai
Betws-y-Coed - Long stay car park. Does not apply to Cae Llan
Ogwen - Parking for Cwm Idwal and Ogwen Valley
Beddgelert - Parking for Beddgelert, Lôn Gwyrfai and Fisherman's Path and Cwm Bychan
Ty Nant - Parking for Pony Path on Cader Idris
Dôl Idris - Parking for Minffordd Path on Cader Idris
Morfa Dyffryn - Parking for Benar Boardwalk and Benar beach
Llyn Tegid - The main car park for Llyn Tegid and Bala
Llangower - Parking for the south of Llyn Tegid
