LlechweddCave/Cavern/Mine AttractionStarting with a thrilling journey to the furthest reaches of the site, you’ll travel into the stunning history of the area, visiting the likes of Maenofferen, Diffwys, Foty and Bowydd Mines - some over 300 years old!
If the weather is in your favour, keep an eye out for Harlech Castle, Trawsfynydd and the Snowdon horseshoe - all of which are visible from the highest points of the tour.
Taking around an hour and a quarter, the above ground section of the tour concludes with one of our famous hot chocolates in our Cafe, whilst your bespoke guide for the day takes you through what to expect on the next leg of your adventure…
After your rest stop, it’s time to catch a train - the steepest of its kind in Europe!
Descending 500 feet into the Llechwedd Deep Mine (the deepest accessible area of the site), your guide will lead you through ten massive subterranean chambers, highlighting the incredible stories of the miners and the difficult working environment they had to endure.
On the journey you’ll learn of the rich 200-year history of mining at Llechwedd, as well how some of the chambers are now used to mature local
Short on time? Both the underground Deep Mine and the over ground truck sections are available as individual tours.
Prices (per person): Slate Mountain Adventure from £20.00 | Llechwedd Deep Mine from £10.00 | Quarry Explorer truck tour from £10.00
Stop off at the cafe for a hot drink or meal, or pick up a souvenir of your visit to North Wales at the amazing gift shop, entry to the site is completely free and dogs are welcome above ground.Blaenau FfestiniogGwyneddUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=0812680
Llechwedd
Industrial Heritage
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
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Details
Llechwedd is home to some of the greatest historical tours in Wales. Choose from the Slate Mountain Adventure, Llechwedd Deep Mine or Quarry Explorer. Free entry to the onsite cafe & gift shop (all year round) and pizzeria & pub (seasonal)
The Slate Caverns are located adjacent to the A470 less than 1 mile north of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The town is approximately 6 miles from the A487/A470 junction to the south and 11 miles from the A470/A5 junction to the north.
The Conwy Valley mainline railway terminates here as does the Ffestiniog railway.
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Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Blaenau Ffestiniog station
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Café
Gift Shop
The Slate Caverns
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Local Accommodation
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
