Tourists and locals clashed online in a row over illegal parking at a much-loved beauty spot. The heated discussion was sparked after dozens of vehicles were towed after in Eryri National Park, formerly known as Snowdonia.
One blogger accused the community of being unreceptive to people who wish to enjoy the countryside's charms. He wrote: "The root cause of the parking issues is not hundreds of insensitive louts being lazy or ignorant - the vast majority are decent people stuck with nowhere to park and poor alternative provision.
Trying to come up with an approach that could satisfy both visitors and residents, he added: "Let's see more constructive and generous proposals rather than this biting of the hand that feeds." Another user pointed out that Visit Wales promotes travel to the country, only for tourists to find certain areas are "gatekept" upon arrival. He added: "Rural areas usually depend on tourist money, yet hate tourism it seems."
Eryri bosses have launched an app that highlights which of the many park-and-ride facilities around the park have free spaces, with shuttle buses running regularly from the sites. And recognising the advantages the visitor economy can bring, some locals stress they are not against tourism; they simply want a bit of consideration.