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Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

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Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

Moderate

4.4

(130)

1,062

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Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

02:26

8.98km

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Ruins

2.83 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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5.80 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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7.86 km

Llanberis Lake Railway

Highlight • Structure

Not been on this myself but on a conversation with a member of the public I'm told it's a wonderful journey around to the north side of the lake away from the hustle and bustle of the South side

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7.94 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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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

2.23 km

1.94 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

986 m

793 m

760 m

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

17°C

11°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2025,Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

This walk starts from the coach car park. All day parking for £6.00. 1st half the walk is on well paved cycle paths and is all good. The next 1/4 comes off the road on a narrow over grown path (not the best!) once you're out of that it then opens up and is great again from then on. Fairly …

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Wooden Bridge Over Stream – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanberis

View of Llyn Padarn

View of Llyn Padarn from Pont Pen-y-Llyn