north wales walks in detail - Short Walks
grade:easy
distance: 0.00km , 0.00 miles
ascent/descent: 0.00
terrain: Mountainous, post industrial
os grid ref: SH625666
lat/long 53.1784, -4.0577
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5 : Ogwen Slate Trail
Nearest Town : Bethesda
Slate has been extracted in Dyffryn Ogwen since the Middle Ages. The explosion in production took place during the 18th Century when Lord Penrhyn joined together the numerous small quarries and constructed the tramway to Port Penrhyn near Bangor. Although Penrhyn Quarry remains open and is a major employer the other quarries have closed. The railway to Port Penrhyn was closed in 1962, but some sections have been reopened as a path for walkers and cyclists called Lôn Las Ogwen, whilst the former quarry workshops at Felin Fawr are being developed for new industries.
Other Walks Nearby
- Town Walks in Bangor (~5.6 miles away)
- Snowdonia rocks & ridges (~6.1 miles away)
- Peris Slate Trail (~6.9 miles away)
- Circular Walks - Llangoed: St Cawrdaf, St Iestyn and St Seiriol (~7.6 miles away)
Attractions Nearby
- Penrhyn Castle (~3.3 miles)
- Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery (~4.7 miles)
- Bangor Cathedral (~4.7 miles)
- Pili Palas Nature World (~6.6 miles)
- Beaumaris Castle (~7 miles)
- Beaumaris Gaol and Courtroom (~7 miles)
- Beaumaris Courthouse (~7 miles)
- Beddgelert Bikes (~7.2 miles)
- Electric Mountain and Dinorwig Power Station (~7.2 miles)
- Llanberis Lake Railway (~7.2 miles)
Accommodation Nearby
- Caban Cysgu - Bethesda (~0.2 miles)
- YHA Idwal Cottage - Bangor (~0.8 miles)
- YHA Bangor - Betws-y-Coed (~5.1 miles)
- Celtic Royal Hotel - Caernarfon (~5.1 miles)
- Ty'n Rhos Country House & Cottages - Caernarfon (~5.6 miles)
- Rhiwiau Isaf Guesthouse - Fairbourne (~6.7 miles)
- Ye Olde Bulls Head Inn - Beaumaris (~7 miles)
- River Garden Restaurant & Guest House - Beddgelert (~7.2 miles)
- Plas Tan y Graig - Beddgelert (~7.2 miles)
- Coed Gelert Holiday Cottages - Beddgelert (~7.6 miles)
