Attractions / Activities
Llanfair Slate Caverns
Attraction
The slate in this mine, which is found in veins between layers of ancient Pre-Cambrian rocks, is among the oldest in the world. Many industrial towns in Britain and Ireland have the original roofs made of Llanfair slate.
Tŷ Mawr Ynysypandy
Attraction
Gorseddau quarry in Cwmstradllyn had been worked on a small scale since 1836 but was actively developed from 1854.
Cwm Ystradllyn, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, LL51 9AZ
National Slate Museum
Attraction
The National Slate Museum is sited in the Victorian workshops built in the shadow of Elidir mountain, site of the vast Dinorwig quarry.
Nature’s Work
Activity Operator
Nature's Work offer guided tours, mountain walks, scrambling and nature & wildlife walks across Snowdonia. Run by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader and nature expert.
NAVSAR Marine
Activity Operator
NAVSAR Marine offer a range of RYA training courses for safe boat handling and navigation, and can provide powerboat, jetski, own boat tuition and other marine services.
Padarn Country Park
Attraction
The description ‘Country Park’ doesn’t really do this place justice. Ranged around the lake of Llyn Padarn, there’s everything here from watersports to walking, wildlife to industrial heritage, woodlands to inspiring mountain views.