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National Slate Museum – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanrug

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National Slate Museum – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanrug

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National Slate Museum – Quarrymen's Hospital loop from Llanrug

04:35

16.5km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

7.60 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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2

7.68 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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3

8.33 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 …

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4

8.87 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 …

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5

9.02 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 …

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6

9.54 km

View of Llyn Padarn and the village of Llanberis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Padarn and of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and other summits

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7

9.84 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

8

12.6 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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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

4.42 km

1.29 km

1.24 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

5.16 km

2.06 km

860 m

763 m

585 m

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