View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries – View of Cwm Penmachno loop from Cwm Penmachno

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View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries – View of Cwm Penmachno loop from Cwm Penmachno

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View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries – View of Cwm Penmachno loop from Cwm Penmachno

02:20

7.21km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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1.12 km

View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries

Highlight • Structure

1.89 km

View of Cwm Penmachno

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.59 km

View Into Rhiw Bach Quarry, Cwm Penmachno

Highlight • Structure

a very nice place to ride but with a very steep long incline to go up or down

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4.32 km

Steep Quarry Road Out of Cwm Penmachno

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep way out of the valley, but leading to many possibilities (a 'missing' connection section). The gradient eases at the top of the quarry and a there are variety …

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7.21 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

1.36 km

814 m

694 m

302 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.00 km

868 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

10°C

54 %

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View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries – View of Cwm Penmachno loop from Cwm Penmachno

View of Cwm Penmachno Quarries

View of Cwm Penmachno

View Into Rhiw Bach Quarry, Cwm Penmachno

Steep Quarry Road Out of Cwm Penmachno

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