ベセスダコミュニティでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

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

Old hospital/infirmary for quarry workers

Penrhyn Quarry was the largest slate quarry in the world by the end of the 19th century. In its prime, it employed nearly 3,000 men who toiled in tunnels that reached a mile (1.6 km) into the hillside and delved 1,200 feet (370 m) deep. The Great Penrhyn Quarry Strike of 1900 to 1903 was one of the most notable industrial strikes in history. The culmination of several years of anger at the conditions endured by workers, it was a battle that changed the community in this part of North Wales forever. Today, the quarry is still operational and employs a few hundred people. It is also home to Velocity 2, the fastest zipline in the world, which flies an incredible 1,640 feet (500 m) above the quarry lake.

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.

There are several waterfalls along River Ogwen and this is the perfect spot to sit on the serene riverbank and see the water breaking over large slabs. This river travels from Llyn Ogwen north west to the sea at Bangor and has a wonderful cycle path along much of its length.

cheap and cheerful pitstop

Great place for a refreshing dip.

A bench near the river makes a good spot for a snack.