“Left for dead” on Snowdon by white hiking group: Rural racism is not a myth

Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared exclusively with The Lead.

“We felt extremely unwelcome.” Pic: Handout

When Layla* and her friend signed up for a guided hike in Snowdonia in November 2023, she was hoping for a memorable experience in a mountain range she had always longed to see. Instead, as the only Black women in a large group led by white men, they found themselves left to fend for themselves and fearing for …