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Quarrymen's Hospital – Padarn Country Park loop from Llanberis

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Quarrymen's Hospital – Padarn Country Park loop from Llanberis

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Quarrymen's Hospital – Padarn Country Park loop from Llanberis

01:56

6.72km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

418 m

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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2

1.06 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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3

1.60 km

View of Llyn Padarn from the Old Quarry Hospital

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great lake in llanberis that is just the right length for an evening stroll, some fantastic views from the north side over the lake, and if you go through the …

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4

1.76 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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5

2.28 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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6

2.58 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

7

3.09 km

View of the River Seiont

Highlight • Other

8

4.68 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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6.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

2.39 km

916 m

354 m

205 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.48 km

1.24 km

1.10 km

630 m

286 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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4°C

74 %

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