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Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

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Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

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Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

01:57

6.13km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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242 m

Llanberis Lake Railway

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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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983 m

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

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Dinorwig Slate Mine was the second largest slate quarry in the world. There's a lot to discover here. Old buildings, some crumbling, remains of machines and a lot of slate ...

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1.97 km

Just Wow

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

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2.23 km

View of Dinorwic Quarry and Llyn Peris

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Beautiful view from above of the lake and the slopes surrounding the water.

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2.29 km

Llyn Padarn and Llanberis viewpoint

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From the end of the Mills level waste tip, you can see an awe-inspiring panorama of the slate landscape.

Several landmarks can be seen from here, including Llywelyn the Great’s Dolbadarn Castle, Llyn Peris, Llyn Padarn and the village of Llanberis.

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3.36 km

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

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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 Wales, creating vibrant cultural communities, quarries, and rubble heaps. It was a vast, interconnected industrial landscape of mine workings and tram lines. It was open from the 1770’s until it closed in 1969. The slate industry has played an extensive part in Welsh culture, and 'The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales' was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. There are six areas in total, Dinorwic Quarry being one of them.

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6.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.27 km

511 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.06 km

677 m

529 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

14°C

33 %

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Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

Llanberis Lake Railway

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

Just Wow

View of Dinorwic Quarry and Llyn Peris

Llyn Padarn and Llanberis viewpoint

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

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