More than 70% of people think visitors should be charged to climb Snowdon's summit, a North Wales Live poll has revealed.
More than 500 readers took part in the vote after we reported how a toll on visitors to Wales' highest peak could be introduced in a bid to mitigate the impact of tourism on north west Wales.
Gwynedd councillors are being asked to support an "appropriate fee" levied on those scaling the summit of yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by rail or on foot, with proceeds reinvested into facilities for tourists as well as the nearby communities that support the industry.
It seems 71% of people agreed with the move, 26% didn't and 3% said they didn't know.
But the story had a mixed reaction on social media.
Lisa Suzuki said: "You cannot charge people for enjoying mother nature, are they going to charge for swimming in the sea next? For God's sake sort car parks out and charge a day rate there instead."
Daniel Matthew said: "When you charge someone to climb a mountain you're taking away the freedom of the wilderness.
"You're taking away this free earth that belongs to everyone of us and all animals.
"The great outdoors should be free for all to enjoy. Chargeable parking is the answer.
"Most of these day trippers spend not even a £1 when visiting, car parking is needed and some sort of contribution from the "freebie" tourists.
"It's a no brainer."
Phil Roberts said: "Sensible car parking fees - not too cheap for heaven's sake and a local sales tax that can be re invested into the local
communities is what is required.
"I don’t agree in stopping people from enjoying the great outdoors but not at the expense of the local community.
"We live here all year and should not have to fight to get home every weekend."
Chris Whitlow said: "I love hiking and visit Snowdon at least three times a year. I pay my dues ( £10 parking).
"I won't be paying a single penny more to have to physically climb the mountain. Increase the parking charges if revenue needs raising, and slam anyone with a hefty fine if they park illegally.
"I've lost count as to how many times I've hiked up Snowdon, I've got plenty of pictures, videos and memories to last me a life time, and I would still love to add to it, but I'm afraid I will go elsewhere if I have to pay."
Gareth Edward Williams said: "As long as the money is going towards maintaining the paths and mountain rescue then I’ve got no problem with this."
Chris Jones said: "I don’t see the big deal. For the sake of £1 if it helps fund mountain rescue or improved facilities I’m all for it."
Craig Blackwell said: "Should be like entering a museum it’s free but a voluntary contribution is appreciated."
And Arthur Longhorne added: "In a week where we are all being told to get fit, and get active, some lunatics think about charging to do that very thing.
"Now I’m all for charging if someone needs rescuing through their own stupidity, but to charge people to walk a mountain is bonkers."
Snowdonia bosses have this afternoon said there's no likelihood of a charge being brought in to control tourism in the national park.
The national park authority said the move is a non-starter.
Park chiefs say it would effectively be against the law.
