Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

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Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

Moderate

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Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

03:06

9.91km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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965 m

Rhaeadr Llanberis

Viewpoint

3.72 km

Llanberis Path Information Board

Highlight • Trail

This highlight is part of the following tour up Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa - in case you want to get an impression of the track and the views 😍: komoot.com/tour/1449315498

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5.31 km

Dolbadarn Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.63 km

View of Llyn Peris from the dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely breath taking

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5.81 km

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

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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8.02 km

Viewpoint

8.36 km

Quarrymen's Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

The hospital was built in 1860 and was mostly maintained by the men's own contributions to a Sick Club. It was one of the first buildings in the area to …

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8.51 km

View of Llyn Padarn from the Old Quarry Hospital

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great lake in llanberis that is just the right length for an evening stroll, some fantastic views from the north side over the lake, and if you go through the …

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9.05 km

National Slate Museum

Highlight • Monument

The former slate workshops of the immense Dinorwig quarry today host the National Slate Museum. There's nowhere better to learn about Snowdonia's rich slate heritage, the hardships faced by the …

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9.75 km

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Settlement

Llanberis is synonymous with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It's a popular starting point for some of the easier ways to the roof of Wales. Whether it’s via the Llanberis Path or …

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9.91 km

End point

Bus stop

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