Llanberis Lake Railway – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

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Llanberis Lake Railway – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

Moderate

4.6

(7)

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Llanberis Lake Railway – Dinorwic Slate Quarry loop from Llanberis

02:29

27.1km

720m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

SoDdGA Eryri

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298 m

Pete's Eats Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nothing short of an institution, Pete's Eats is the only place to be when rain cancels play Llanberis. Of all the food and drink available on the impressively extensive menu, …

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770 m

St Padarn's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

1.28 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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1.37 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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4.75 km

View From Llyn Peris to Pen-y-Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.97 km

Dinorwic Slate Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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12.2 km

Dinorwig

Highlight • Historical Site

25.0 km

View of Llyn Peris and Dinorwig Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent sight looking across Llyn Peris which is 503mtrs above sea level. Dinorwig hydroelectric power station is straight across the lake, this generates 1728MW of power. There are 16 kilometres …

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