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Padarn Country Park – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

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Padarn Country Park – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

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Padarn Country Park – Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins loop from Llanberis

02:03

6.57km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

854 m

Waterfall near Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice waterfall on the path around the lake

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2

1.13 km

Padarn Country Park

Highlight • Castle

Fantastic walking, lakeside views, castle ruins, fascinating industrial heritage, stunning wildlife and views over to Snowdon: what's not to love? The 800-acre (324 ha) Padarn Country Park surrounds Llyn Padarn …

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3

2.62 km

Dinorwig Slate Mine Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Dinorwig Slate Mine was the second largest slate quarry in the world. There's a lot to discover here. Old buildings, some crumbling, remains of machines and a lot of slate ...

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4

3.46 km

National Slate Museum

Highlight • Monument

The former slate workshops of the immense Dinorwig quarry today host the National Slate Museum. There's nowhere better to learn about Snowdonia's rich slate heritage, the hardships faced by the …

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5

4.05 km

Quarrymen's Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

The hospital was built in 1860 and was mostly maintained by the men's own contributions to a Sick Club. It was one of the first buildings in the area to …

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6

4.57 km

View of Llyn Padarn and the village of Llanberis

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Padarn and of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and other summits

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7

4.87 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

8

5.38 km

View of the River Seiont

Highlight • Other

B

6.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

1.68 km

1.28 km

235 m

156 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.98 km

1.24 km

448 m

212 m

205 m

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