north wales walks in detail - Long Distance/Challenging
grade:moderate - strenuous
distance: 17.44km , 10.90 miles
ascent/descent: 736.00 736.00
terrain: Mountainous, post industrial
os grid ref: SH562598
lat/long 53.1157, -4.1488
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5 : Peris Slate Trail
Nearest Town : Llanberis
The slate industry in Llanberis was dominated by the Dinorwig Quarry on the slopes of Elidir mountain. Many of the quarrymen came from outside the Llanberis area and would live in the barracks during the week, arriving to work from Monday morning until midday on Saturday. Despite being cold and damp, the barracks and the cabans (quarry mess rooms) became known as centres for debating politics, religion and literature. Much of Dinorwig Quarry is now part of Padarn Country Park and the Welsh Slate Museum.
Other Walks Nearby
Attractions Nearby
- Beddgelert Bikes (~0.4 miles)
- Electric Mountain and Dinorwig Power Station (~0.4 miles)
- Llanberis Lake Railway (~0.4 miles)
- National Slate Museum Llanberis (~0.4 miles)
- Padarn Country Park (~0.4 miles)
- Snowdon Mountain Railway (~0.4 miles)
- Snowdonia Riding Stables (~0.4 miles)
- Sygun Copper Mine (~0.4 miles)
- Ropes and Ladders (~0.4 miles)
- GreenWood Forest Park (~5.2 miles)
Accommodation Nearby
- River Garden Restaurant & Guest House - Beddgelert (~0.4 miles)
- Plas Tan y Graig - Beddgelert (~0.4 miles)
- Coed Gelert Holiday Cottages - Beddgelert (~0.8 miles)
- YHA Llanberis - Llanberis (~0.8 miles)
- YHA Pen-y-Pass - Caernarfon (~0.8 miles)
- YHA Bryn Gwynant - Caernarfon (~0.8 miles)
- Ty'n Rhos Country House & Cottages - Caernarfon (~1.6 miles)
- Plas Dinas Country House - Caernarfon (~6 miles)
- YHA Snowdon Ranger - Caernarfon (~6.5 miles)
- Plas y Nant - Caernarfon (~6.5 miles)
