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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

02:30

9.27km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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SoDdGA Eryri

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.97 km

Old Quarry Hospital Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Old hospital/infirmary for quarry workers

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2.49 km

Pont Aberglaslyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.69 km

Littered Spot Near Zip World Gateway

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3.03 km

Afon Ogwen

Highlight • River

Great place for a refreshing dip.

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3.84 km

View of Nant Ffrancon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.22 km

Parc Ceunant

Forest

7.13 km

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

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There are several waterfalls along River Ogwen and this is the perfect spot to sit on the serene riverbank and see the water breaking over large slabs. This river travels …

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7.42 km

Penrhyn Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

Penrhyn Quarry was the largest slate quarry in the world by the end of the 19th century. In its prime, it employed nearly 3,000 men who toiled in tunnels that …

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9.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

1.49 km

900 m

592 m

472 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

3.19 km

942 m

769 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

Old Quarry Hospital Ruins

Pont Aberglaslyn

Littered Spot Near Zip World Gateway

Afon Ogwen

View of Nant Ffrancon Valley

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Penrhyn Quarry

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