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View of Llyn Padarn – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

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View of Llyn Padarn – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

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View of Llyn Padarn – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

02:26

8.94km

120m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Ruins

2.83 km

View of Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Lake

3.16 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day, from this end of Llyn Padarn you’ll get an enticing view of Snowdon and other peaks.
Its absolutely stunning and well worth the ride.

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5.34 km

View of Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scramble up onto bridge and across towards lake

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5.80 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

6.11 km

View of Llyn Padarn and the village of Llanberis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Padarn and of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and other summits

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6.62 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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7.22 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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7.91 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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8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.21 km

1.91 km

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

986 m

793 m

760 m

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

17°C

11°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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View of Llyn Padarn – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

View of Llyn Padarn

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn

View of Llyn Padarn

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

View of Llyn Padarn and the village of Llanberis

Quarrymen's Hospital

National Slate Museum

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

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