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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

01:03

9.89km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.24 km

Tyn Twr

Highlight • Historical Site

5.20 km

View of Nant Ffrancon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.01 km

Afon Ogwen

Highlight • River

Great place for a refreshing dip.

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6.27 km

Littered Spot Near Zip World Gateway

Highlight (Segment) • Other

6.56 km

Pont Aberglaslyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.66 km

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Highlight • Waterfall

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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6.96 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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9.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

2.03 km

1.79 km

621 m

157 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.71 km

1.44 km

842 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Waterfalls on the River Ogwen – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

Tyn Twr

View of Nant Ffrancon Valley

Afon Ogwen

Littered Spot Near Zip World Gateway

Pont Aberglaslyn

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

Penrhyn Quarry

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