About
Explore a surreal, abandoned slate mine with blue pools and dramatic terraces.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into another world
- Surreal post-apocalyptic landscape
- Feels like exploring the ruins of a lost city
Must try
- Explore the hidden waterfall
- Hike the snakes and ladders route
- Explore the abandoned mine workings
- Discover the old mining houses
- Walk through the tunnels
Pro tips
- Park at dinorwig bus terminus (ll55 3et)
- Start at the national slate museum car park
- Wear proper footwear due to uneven terrain
- Follow established public paths
- Allow 2-3 hours for the 6km circular route
Good to know
- Enter at your own risk, not a maintained tourist attraction
- Beware of steep drops and loose slate
- Some areas are off limits to the public
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (425 reviews)