'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain
Visitors to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales are clashing over the practice of queuing to reach the mountain's summit. While some hikers argue that lines are necessary for safety and order, others feel that queuing ruins the experience of climbing a mountain.
Why it matters
The conflict illustrates the tension between increasing tourism in natural spaces and the preservation of the traditional outdoor experience.
Figure caption, One climber was told "there's a queue" when he reached the mountain summit
Visitors to Wales' highest mountain are being urged to respect others by not skipping queues to reach the top following rows among climbers.
Recent hot weather means there have been bumper summer crowds at Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon, where people have reportedly waited more than one hour to reach the 1,085m (3,560ft)-high summit.
Social media videos have shown arguments among queue-jumpers and those patiently waiting their turn to touch the metal plate that marks the top.
A recent video showed Marc Screeton, from Manchester, being heckled as he bypassed the line, saying: "Imagine queuing on a mountain? No chance."
But others have said queuing is necessary for safety reasons.
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