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Penrhyn Quarry – View from Gyrn loop from Bethesda

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Penrhyn Quarry – View from Gyrn loop from Bethesda

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4.0

(2)

31

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Penrhyn Quarry – View from Gyrn loop from Bethesda

03:29

11.0km

480m

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: February 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

108 m

Caffi Coed-y-Brenin

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cheap and cheerful pitstop

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2

131 m

Penrhyn Quarry

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The town of Bethesda is surrounded by both natural beauty and obvious reminders of its slate mining heritage. It is a great base for adventures in Snowdonia's majestic mountains, particularly …

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3

5.28 km

Moel Wnion Trig Point

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4

6.31 km

View from Gyrn

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5

6.34 km

Rocky Peak to Rocky Road Bicycle Dismount

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Hang tight and hope for the best

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8.16 km

Moel Faban

Peak

B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

1.43 km

1.40 km

901 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

1.97 km

578 m

530 m

461 m

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