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Dinorwic Quarry

Quarry

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Mountain, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn mornings

Photo: Brian Deegan via Geograph.org.uk

Dinorwic Quarry is a vast disused slate quarry cut into the side of Elidir Fawr above Llanberis in Snowdonia. Great stepped terraces and galleries climb the mountainside, scattered with ruined sheds and heaps of broken slate, left as they were when the quarry closed in 1969. The National Slate Museu...

10

Parking nearby

3

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

8 day, 2 overnight

The Royal Victoria Hotel​, Royal Victoria Hotel Bar – Llanberis, The Padarn Hotel – Llanberis

Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis Snowdonia, Llanberis Victorian Cottage

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Dinorwic Quarry?
North Wales contains this impressive industrial site towering right over Llanberis. Hikers can wander up the steep inclines from the nearby village to explore the old slate galleries.

What type of place is Dinorwic Quarry?
Dinorwic Quarry is a former slate quarry in North Wales.

When is the best time to visit Dinorwic Quarry?
Autumn mornings provide the best atmospheric conditions since clear blue skies show off the deep purple tones of the mountain slate. Spring and summer also work well if you prefer warmer temperatures while navigating the high tracks.

What can you do at Dinorwic Quarry?
Walking along the massive terraced galleries lets you soak up the eerie silence and marvel at the colossal mountain cavities. Photographers love capturing the dramatic shadows stretching across the deep, flooded pits below.

How long should I spend at Dinorwic Quarry?
Allowing roughly three hours guarantees enough time to climb the inclines safely and see the main winding houses. A longer visit suits anybody wanting to explore the lower museum sections too.

Where do I park at Dinorwic Quarry?
Spaces for ten vehicles exist nearby, providing eight day and two overnight options. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Dinorwic Quarry?
The Royal Victoria Hotel, Royal Victoria Hotel Bar, and The Padarn Hotel offer three spots to grab a bite to eat after your walk. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Dinorwic Quarry?
Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis Snowdonia, and Llanberis Victorian Cottage provide three choices for booking a local stay. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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