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Penrhyn Quarry

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Penrhyn Quarry

Penrhyn Quarry

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    1. Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Bethesda

    22.6km

    07:55

    1,070m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    March 5, 2021

    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 with the contrasting Carneddau and Glyderau ranges so close.



    The grey-blue slate wastes of Penrhyn Quarry dominate the hillside to the south of the town. In the 19th century, it was the largest slate quarry in the world, employing nearly 3,000 men. It is still operational today, but on a much reduced scale. It also boasts Europe's longest zipwire, at almost a mile (1.6 km) long.

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      Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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