About
A hidden quarry with caves, tunnels, and a lake view, described as a 'stairway to heaven' through a cliff face.
Why go
- Feels like a stairway to heaven
- An adventure that chose you
- The kind of silence you only get in places people have forgotten about
Must try
- Stairway to heaven hike
- Explore caves
- Swim in llyn cwmorthin
- Walk through the tunnel
Pro tips
- Park at cwmorthin waterfalls free car park
- Park at the north lot
- Take train to blaenau ffestiniog
- Hike from llyn cwmorthin
Good to know
- Caution advised due to slippery surfaces and steep drops
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (46 reviews)