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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

02:22

7.80km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Hostel

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1

1.54 km

View of Llanberis

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2

2.72 km

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

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At one time, Dinorwic Slate Quarry was one of the biggest quarries in Wales, employing more than 3,000 men at one stage. Slate transformed the tranquil mountain areas of North …

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3.65 km

Just Wow

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The photo are good but they do not do this place justice

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3.91 km

View of Dinorwic Quarry and Llyn Peris

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Beautiful view from above of the lake and the slopes surrounding the water.

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4.59 km

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

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Dinorwig Slate Mine was the second largest slate quarry in the world. There's a lot to discover here. Old buildings, some crumbling, remains of machines and a lot of slate ...

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5.27 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Dinorwic Quarry Ruins

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Absolutely breath taking

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5.60 km

Dolbadarn Castle

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Great little castle/watchtower, easy walk up to it from the hotel nearby, the views from it on a good day are worth the short walk.

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7.80 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.88 km

1.34 km

455 m

199 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

1.89 km

1.11 km

1.06 km

308 m

182 m

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