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Old Railway Tunnel – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

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Old Railway Tunnel – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

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Old Railway Tunnel – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

01:12

11.2km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Coed Bryn-Meurig

Forest

7.61 km

Old Railway Tunnel

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9.86 km

Penrhyn Quarry

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The town of Bethesda is surrounded by both natural beauty and obvious reminders of its slate mining heritage. It is a great base for adventures in Snowdonia's majestic mountains, particularly …

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9.89 km

Caffi Coed-y-Brenin

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cheap and cheerful pitstop

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10.5 km

Tricky Left Turn Between Houses

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Don't miss this left turn its basically a tunnel between the two houses

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

4.35 km

1.55 km

229 m

223 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

2.14 km

751 m

448 m

371 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

15°C

11°C

98 %

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Old Railway Tunnel – Penrhyn Quarry loop from Bethesda

Old Railway Tunnel

Penrhyn Quarry

Caffi Coed-y-Brenin

Tricky Left Turn Between Houses

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