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Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanrug

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Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanrug

Hard

10

hikers

Dolbadarn Castle – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanrug

05:58

21.3km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.32 km

Llanberis Visitor Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

A quite helpful information board with a map of Llanberis - Snowdon's Village/Pentref yr Wyddfa: it shows where the main (tourist) attractions can be found, as well as the position …

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2

7.35 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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3

7.86 km

Dolbadarn Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little castle/watchtower, easy walk up to it from the hotel nearby, the views from it on a good day are worth the short walk.

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4

12.1 km

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

At one time, Dinorwic Slate Quarry was one of the biggest quarries in Wales, employing more than 3,000 men at one stage. Slate transformed the tranquil mountain areas of North …

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5

13.1 km

Just Wow

Highlight • Viewpoint

The photo are good but they do not do this place justice

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6

14.9 km

Padarn Country Park

Highlight • Castle

Fantastic walking, lakeside views, castle ruins, fascinating industrial heritage, stunning wildlife and views over to Snowdon: what's not to love? The 800-acre (324 ha) Padarn Country Park surrounds Llyn Padarn …

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7

15.9 km

View of Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scramble up onto bridge and across towards lake

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8

18.1 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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B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.75 km

7.27 km

1.71 km

1.38 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

6.36 km

3.50 km

2.37 km

1.03 km

883 m

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Saturday 27 June

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