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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

02:22

7.80km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Hostel

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1.54 km

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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3.65 km

Just Wow

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

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3.84 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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3.91 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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4.59 km

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

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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5.27 km

View of Llyn Padarn from Dinorwic Quarry Ruins

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Absolutely breath taking

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5.60 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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7.80 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.88 km

1.34 km

455 m

199 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

1.89 km

1.11 km

1.06 km

308 m

182 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

22°C

12°C

58 %

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Dinorwig Slate Mine – Llanberis Loop from Llanberis

Steep start on slate steps, if it’s raining take care as slate can be like glass when wet

July 12, 2023,Dinorwig Slate Mine – Dolbadarn Castle Runde

Very interesting round. It was nicer in terms of landscape, but historically it was interesting. And somehow also the dimensions of the slate quarry.

And the ice cream at Giorgio's was very good too!

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Dinorwic Slate Quarry – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Dinorwic Quarry

View of Llanberis