Visitors to Pen-y-Pass car park will have to book in advance on weekends and bank holidays.

The Snowdonia National Park Authority has introduced a pilot pre-booking system after reviewing emergency measures put in place there following an influx of visitors.

The pilot scheme will be in place for the remainder of the summer.

It has been agreed by Gwynedd Council and North Wales Police, and will be used to assess possible new schemes as part of long-term plans for a parking and transport system in the Snowdon and Ogwen areas.

Access to the car park will be reserved for pre-bookings only.

All parking at Pen-y-Pass car park must be pre-booked via the Snowdonia National Park website.

Visitors will be required to show their confirmation email on arrival to gain access to the car park.

Anyone without a pre-booked space will need to use the park-and-ride facilities at Nant Peris and Llanberis to access Pen-y- Pass.

“It is important to note that we expect available parking slots to sell out extremely quickly,” a spokesperson said.

“The pilot aligns with the innovative Parking and Transport Review for the Yr Wyddfa and Ogwen areas, which is due to be presented to partners in September.

“Based on the findings of the consultation with communities and partners and the data analysis, it was clear that the momentum and the ambition was there to develop an integrated sustainable tourism offer.

“Their recommendations therefore include far-reaching, holistic and sustainable solutions using an Alpine-style model, which could transform how we approach travel in the region.”