Long queues, heaving crowds and standing shoulder to shoulder with other people – it sounds like a scene from a busy tourist attraction.
It's the reality many hikers are facing when climbing up Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.
Instead of sweeping views of Eryri National Park and space to celebrate reaching the summit, the mountain is being overrun by huge crowds.
Snowdon attracts 600,000 visitors every year, but this month seems to be particularly busy.
A video posted on Facebook by Trekking Tom Experiences shows countless walkers making their way up the peak on August 8.
'Great to see so many people enjoying the outdoors!' he wrote – but thousands of commenters took a different view and weren't impressed with the scenes.
Many revealed the crowds put them off visiting themselves, and one wrote: 'I used to go up Snowdon all the time. Definitely wouldn't do it now. So many other great hills and areas to explore in Wales.'
Someone else added: 'My idea of hell. I go into the mountains to get away from people.'
Mount Snowdon attracts 600,000 hikers a year and is the highest peak in Wales
But this month has proved to be very busy for the popular spot
While another person compared it to Manchester's bustling shopping centre and said: 'Like walking round the Trafford shopping centre.'
One hiker said they 'wouldn't go now if you paid me', North Wales Live reports, and someone else compared it to a 'theme park attraction'.
The informative website puts the wait down to people wanting to pose for selfies and photos, revealing how the queue is always the longest around midday.
Another clip shared on TikTok by @Waywild was posted on the same day as Trekking Tom Experiences.
The hiker wrote: 'Queue for the Snowdon summit giving major Everest traffic jam vibes. Decided to skip and save my sanity.'
Meanwhile, @carlysadventures uploaded footage earlier this month showing similar scenes of busy pathways and long queues.
'POV: You just wanted to touch the top of Snowdon... but the queue is longer than the actual hike,' they wrote.
Videos posted online show long queues of hikers waiting to get to the summit
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Likewise, @love_jamel posted a clip of people taking photos at the summit with a long line of hikers behind them.
One commenter quipped: 'This is like when people queue in line at a pub.'
Others fumed that it's 'not Tesco' and 'not a theme park!'
It isn't the first time hundreds of people have swarmed to the top of Snowdon.
There are plenty of videos on social media suggesting it's a common problem during the summer months. In 2023, the Daily Mail reported how there was a huge surge in Snowdon climbers, which led to a 45-minute queue at the summit.
For hikers looking to dodge the crowds, the Cambrian Mountains in Wales attract far fewer people than other popular Welsh destinations such as the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia/Eryri.
If you're after an outdoorsy family holiday, scale the peak of Pumlumon Fawr, enjoy stargazing and undertake one of the hikes and treks in this region.
Often dubbed the 'Desert of Wales', the mountainous landscape is perfect for exploring totally undisturbed by fellow travellers.
Many are waiting in line for the opportunity to pose for selfies and photos
Or, if Snowdon is on your bucket list, Snowdon Info suggests opting for a quieter path to the top and avoiding weekends.
The site also suggests visiting early or late in the season, or even out of season if weather conditions allow.
Trekking up the peak on bank holiday weekends is a big no-no and the site suggests trying to be at the summit by mid-morning to dodge the worst of the queues.