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

01:58

6.16km

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: August 22, 2026

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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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1.50 km

Anglesey Barracks

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Y Dre' Newydd (‘the new town’), also known as the Anglesey Barracks is a single storey double row of slate built barracks facing built in the1870's.
The best-surviving barracks within …

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2.00 km

Just Wow

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

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2.26 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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2.32 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.

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3.39 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 …

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