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Nantperis

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

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Nantperis

Penny Post by the Llanberis Path A custom I engaged in.
Penny Post by the Llanberis Path Credit: David Bremner

Nantperis is a small village located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated in the picturesque Nant Ffrancon valley, it is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The village is nestled at the foot of the iconic Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, making it an ideal base for hikers and climbers. The nearby Llanberis Pass, known for its dramatic scenery, is also easily accessible from Nantperis. Outdoor activities such as hillwalking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are all popular pastimes in the area.

Despite its small size, Nantperis has a rich history. The village was once a hub for slate quarrying during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and remnants of this industry can still be seen today. The Dinorwig Quarry, located just a short distance away, was one of the largest slate quarries in the world and employed a significant portion of the local population.

Today, Nantperis is a peaceful and close-knit community. It boasts a charming village pub, which serves as a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village is also home to a small chapel, reflecting the strong religious heritage of the region.

With its stunning natural surroundings and historical significance, Nantperis offers a unique and authentic Welsh experience for those seeking tranquility and adventure in equal measure.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.105846/-4.084887 or Grid Reference SH6058. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Penny Post by the Llanberis Path A custom I engaged in.
Penny Post by the Llanberis Path
A custom I engaged in.
St Peris' Church, Nant Peris
St Peris' Church, Nant Peris
Nant Peris and Dinorwig Quarry from the Llanberis Ridge of Snowdon Nant Peris, a former slate quarrying village, stands on land formed by the natural infilling of the upper part of Llyn Peris in the post-glacial period. The main peak in this image is Elidir Fawr.
Nant Peris and Dinorwig Quarry from the Llanberis Ridge of Snowdon
Nant Peris, a former slate quarrying village, stands on land formed by the natural infilling of the upper part of Llyn Peris in the post-glacial period. The main peak in this image is Elidir Fawr.
Service Bus on the Llanberis Pass Gwynfor Coaches Alexander Dennis Enviro 200, YY17 GPZ on the route through the Llanberis Pass.
Service Bus on the Llanberis Pass
Gwynfor Coaches Alexander Dennis Enviro 200, YY17 GPZ on the route through the Llanberis Pass.
Llanberis Pass The Llanberis Pass (Welsh: Bwlch Llanberis) in Snowdonia carries the A4086 over Pen-y-Pass, between the mountain ranges of the Glyderau and the Snowdon massif.
Llanberis Pass
The Llanberis Pass (Welsh: Bwlch Llanberis) in Snowdonia carries the A4086 over Pen-y-Pass, between the mountain ranges of the Glyderau and the Snowdon massif.
Llanberis Pass near Nant Peris The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
Llanberis Pass near Nant Peris
The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
Nant Peris The village of Nant Peris sits between Llanberis and Capel Curig on the A4086, sheltering in the foothills of Mount Snowdon.
Nant Peris
The village of Nant Peris sits between Llanberis and Capel Curig on the A4086, sheltering in the foothills of Mount Snowdon.
Llanberis Path South of Halfway House as seen from ascending train
Llanberis Path
South of Halfway House as seen from ascending train
Igneous dykes in the California District of Dinorwig Quarry
Igneous dykes in the California District of Dinorwig Quarry
Looking down towards Gwastadnant... ...from the Llanberis path near Clogwyn station.
Looking down towards Gwastadnant...
...from the Llanberis path near Clogwyn station.
The Llanberis path just south of the Halfway House... ...which is just visible around the bend.
The Llanberis path just south of the Halfway House...
...which is just visible around the bend.
The upper section of Cwm Dudodyn from the slopes of Y Garn
The upper section of Cwm Dudodyn from the slopes of Y Garn
View from Rocky Valley Looking down on the Nant Peris Pass from the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
View from Rocky Valley
Looking down on the Nant Peris Pass from the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Nant Peris Pass Viewed from the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Nant Peris Pass
Viewed from the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Inclined Workings View of a former quarry site on the western side of the Llanberis Pass, near Nant Peris village. Photo taken from the roadside wall, (A4086) at the Llanberis end of Nant Peris village. I took it at an angle, than straight on, to get the depth, contours of the stepped quarry. Image 'line' being formed by the trees in the foreground, the incline, and spine line above.
Inclined Workings
View of a former quarry site on the western side of the Llanberis Pass, near Nant Peris village. Photo taken from the roadside wall, (A4086) at the Llanberis end of Nant Peris village. I took it at an angle, than straight on, to get the depth, contours of the stepped quarry. Image 'line' being formed by the trees in the foreground, the incline, and spine line above.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003
See: LinkExternal link The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003
See: LinkExternal link The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinorwig_Power_Station">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
Electric Mountain: Dinorwig, aerial 2003
See: LinkExternal link The Dinorwig hydro-electric power station was constructed in the abandoned Dinorwig slate quarry. In order to preserve the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park, the power station itself is located deep inside the mountain Elidir Fawr, inside tunnels and caverns. The project - begun in 1974 and costing £425 million and taking ten years to complete - was the largest civil engineering contract ever awarded by the UK government at the time.
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Nantperis is located at Grid Ref: SH6058 (Lat: 53.105846, Lng: -4.084887)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Nant Peris

What 3 Words

///musically.hiker.lamppost. Near Llanberis, Gwynedd

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Nant Peris
Is In: Gwynedd, Cymru,Wales,UK
Place: village
Source Ref: NPE maps
Source Ref Name: local knowledge
Wikidata: Q13130349
Lat/Long: 53.1045446/-4.0808549
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.1024995/-4.0823736
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1031828/-4.08719
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.1041344/-4.0886823
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Power: transformer
Lat/Long: 53.1036767/-4.0821296
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Ffynnon Beris
Alt Name: Ffynnon Y Sant
Name En: St Peris' Well
Natural: spring
Wikidata: Q29483575
Lat/Long: 53.1042814/-4.0800156
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1023349/-4.0828201
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1090259/-4.0881944
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1085477/-4.0833745
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1092665/-4.0892065
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1089165/-4.0825996
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1037661/-4.0852062
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 10:45; Sa 10:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LL55 132
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.1043987/-4.0838788
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5400AWD70755
Naptan NaptanCode: gwnjamw
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 53.1041283/-4.0826817
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1036669/-4.0858331
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.1029793/-4.0842614
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.1041266/-4.0831316
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