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Penrhyn Quarry – Waterfalls on the River Ogwen loop from Llanberis

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Penrhyn Quarry – Waterfalls on the River Ogwen loop from Llanberis

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Penrhyn Quarry – Waterfalls on the River Ogwen loop from Llanberis

01:33

22.0km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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57 m

Snakes and Ladders Ladder

Highlight • Structure

4.55 km

View of Bethesda and the Mountains

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful quiet lanes with a fantastic view over Bethesda and the mountains

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9.90 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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10.2 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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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

2.03 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

2.17 km

2.00 km

515 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

16°C

11°C

33 %

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Penrhyn Quarry – Waterfalls on the River Ogwen loop from Llanberis

Snakes and Ladders Ladder

View of Bethesda and the Mountains

Penrhyn Quarry

Waterfalls on the River Ogwen

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