Slate Valleys Path – Fachwen Trail
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Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 5.7 km | 223 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start and Finish:
Facilities:
Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.
Hazards:
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Pen y Bigil - 1.7km
- Foel Gron - 2.4km
- Cefn-du - 2.6km
- Moel Rhiwen - 2.6km
- Pen Dinas - 2.8km
Places Nearby:
- Castell Caernarfon Castle - 8.2km
- Weekend on the Glyderau – Llyn Cwn Wild Camp - 8.8km
- Llyn y Cwn - 8.9km
- Cwm Idwal - 9.0km
- The Glyderau - 9.3km
Slate Valleys Path – Fachwen Trail Details
The slate industry forms a large part of Eryri’s history. Why not explore it on the various slate trails, or combine it with the longer Dinorwig Trail.
From the end of the 18th Century until the beginning of the 20th Century the slate valley communities of Gwynedd – Ogwen, Peris, Nantlle, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Corris – were dynamic, thriving industrial areas. Between them these areas consisted of over 60 quarries and mines employing over 18,000 people.
The Route Starting off at the Caban in Brynrefail, this route explores the nearby hillsides to Clwt y Bont and down to the start via Fachwen (try and spot the post office!). Plenty of views of Snowdon and the surrounding hillsides.
The slate industry in Llanberis was dominated by the Dinorwig Quarry on the slopes of Elidir mountain.
More information is available on this site.
Dave Roberts
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