Topography
DSC6034
Summit site North Wales

Penrhyn Quarry

5 adventures

North Wales

Soar through the skies at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry on the world’s fastest zip line, enjoy karting adventures, or explore historical tours in the breathtaking setting of a historic slate quarry.

DSC0841 Edit

From the world’s fastest zip line, to an informative quarry tour, there’s an adventure for everyone and anyone on this regenerated site

Test your nerve by flying at 100mph head-first down the quarry with nothing but the bright blue lake below you, or hurtle down the quarry tracks in a 3-wheeled kart. Either way, this is an easily accessible adventure destination in North Wales, just a stone’s throw away from Bangor and Llandudno.

5 X7 A6440 Edit 4

World Heritage Site

We are proud that Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is located within a World Heritage Status area, and just at a glance, it’s easy to see why. This regenerated former slate quarry carries an incredible and interesting history, alongside unparalleled natural beauty.

5 X7 A6488 Edit 9

Sympathetic to the Landscape

We consider ourselves to be pretty clued up when it comes to choosing our adventure sites. We love to choose post-industrial areas that would otherwise fall to ruin, and regenerate the sites to build upon the legacy and use what is already available to us. Zip World Penrhyn Quarry’s incredible landscape remains largely untouched, with us building around its features and choosing adventures which remain low impact on local landscape and wildlife… we hope you like wild sheep and goats because there’s plenty to say hi to!

Penrhyn Quarry Tour

A Rich History

You can learn the full details on our Penrhyn Quarry Tour, however, it’s no secret that this site has an extremely interesting past as one of the world’s largest slate quarries. Whilst on-site, you’ll even see old quarrying buildings and structures still standing to this day, and you can learn snippets of information at various points of interest on the site.

IMG 7330

Adventures like no other

We’re super proud to be able to offer truly unparalleled adventures at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry. It’s not every day you can fly at speed along a winding overhead track, zoom at 100mph on a zip line, or kart down a mountain surrounded by insane views.

DSC 5277

Food, Drink, Escape

Not adventuring? After a post-adventure refuel? We have just the thing in the form of our modern restaurant, the Blondin Restaurant. Choose a delicious meal off the menu, grab a quick slice of cake, or just kick-back with a coffee, the choice is yours.

FAQs

Still need help? View all our FAQs.

View all FAQs
Dog lab

We're dog friendly

We warmly welcome well-behaved dogs at all of our locations, making it the perfect adventure spot for the whole family, including your furry friends. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we require that dogs be accompanied by someone not participating in adventures at all times.
Rock

What's on-site

Utensils solid

On-Site Restaurant

Indulge in a delicious menu or grab a quick bite to go at the Blondin Restaurant, which features floor-to-ceiling views of the quarry beyond.

Binoculars solid

Viewing Terrace

Never miss a slice of the action; the viewing terrace is the prime spot to watch the adventure unfold.

Dog leashed solid

Dog Friendly

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at all of our locations.

Shop solid

Gift Shop

Remember your adventure forever by grabbing a Zip World momento.

Camera solid

Souvenir Videos

Capture your adventure – souvenir videos are available for some Penrhyn Quarry adventures.

Square parking solid

Parking

Follow signs for our carpark, conveniently located right outside check-in. Car parking fees apply.

Credit card front solid

Cashless Site

We are a cashless site that accepts card and mobile payments for all transactions.

0 Z9 7047 Edit

Need a place to stay?

Make a night of it and elevate your Zip World trip by staying in one of our unique Basecamps. From luxury Forest Lodges nestled in the woodland to cosy Camping Pods, we have an option to suit every preference and budget.

How to find us

Whilst tucked away in the quiet Welsh village of Bethesda, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is easily accessible, with plenty of bus and train routes nearby, as well as accessible roads for those of you coming by car or bike.