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Quarrymen's Hospital – National Slate Museum loop from Llanberis

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Quarrymen's Hospital – National Slate Museum loop from Llanberis

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Quarrymen's Hospital – National Slate Museum loop from Llanberis

01:41

6.45km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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124 m

The Lonely Tree, Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Photo subject for sunrise and sunset.

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1.79 km

Llanberis Lake Railway

Highlight • Structure

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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1.89 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 of parkings, toilets, water activities to name but a few useful places.

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1.91 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 a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, thousands of people every year head to the village with the summit in their sights.

Long before it was a draw to tourists and hikers, Llanberis was a slate mining town. The Dinorwig Quarry's slate tips are a stark reminder of the region’s heritage.

The village is blessed with several good outdoor gear shops and characterful places to eat and drink.

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2.36 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Dinorwic Quarry Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely breath taking

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3.34 km

View of Llyn Padarn from the Old Quarry Hospital

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great lake in llanberis that is just the right length for an evening stroll, some fantastic views from the north side over the lake, and if you go through the day you can always take the lake train and take in the views that way.

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3.49 km

Quarrymen's Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

The hospital was built in 1860 and was mostly maintained by the men's own contributions to a Sick Club. It was one of the first buildings in the area to have hot and cold running water and electricity. It closed in 1962 and was later restored by Gwynedd County Council, reopening as a visitor centre in 1979.

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4.14 km

National Slate Museum

Highlight • Monument

The former slate workshops of the immense Dinorwig quarry today host the National Slate Museum. There's nowhere better to learn about Snowdonia's rich slate heritage, the hardships faced by the workers and the sheer size and scale of the industry that existed here.

Admission is free, there are regular workshops and there's also a cafe. Find out more: museum.wales/slate

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6.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.55 km

1.23 km

914 m

382 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

1.22 km

560 m

555 m

221 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 15 June

16°C

11°C

35 %

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Quarrymen's Hospital – National Slate Museum loop from Llanberis

The Lonely Tree, Llyn Padarn

Llanberis Lake Railway

Llanberis Visitor Information Board

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

View of Llyn Padarn from Dinorwic Quarry Ruins

View of Llyn Padarn from the Old Quarry Hospital

Quarrymen's Hospital

National Slate Museum

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