The Slate Mine - N/Wales - May 2015

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Megaman

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I have had a few outings but not really had enough time to report so hopefully I will be clearing the backlog in the next few weeks ;)

This was an arranged visit down this cavern with a qualified cave leader. The slate mines are everywhere around the Snowdonian Hills and I certainly recommend if you get the opportunity to get down there. This labyrinth was approximately 800mtrs below the peak and the network of tunnels is just astonishing (hence the need for a guide).

The history of these mines is extensive but those who are interested please follow this link:
Slate industry in Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Breathe taking access & egresses:

17933882774_97f121d49e_b.jpgDSC_0218 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18557944335_34b63e1a6c_b.jpgDSC_0107 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18559875621_f842675d0d_b.jpgDSC_0111 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

Remnants of the original workers still surface after floods & digs:

18557102215_de6e3a4b2c_b.jpgDSC_0176 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

17934466854_3a3e513245_b.jpgDSC_0171 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr
Old tracks, old trolleys & mechanics only contribute to the time capsule feel:

17933998124_b5a018a0ba_b.jpgDSC_0210 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18530208836_c13f968f48_b.jpgDSC_0213 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18369016808_2d51dd64bf_b.jpgDSC_0201 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18531155606_5acb8d3669_b.jpgDSC_0129 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

Some of the caverns, underground lakes and environment:

17934170254_a34b66f5d9_b.jpgDSC_0192 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

This wall was built to store waste materials in the cavern at the rear:

18369135858_7def5d54f5_b.jpgDSC_0183 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

The straight lines are actually holes drilled by hand. The holes would then have explosives threaded through and ignited to release large chunks of slate:

18369252278_a140fa39d9_b.jpgDSC_0182 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr
Some water features:

17936779463_14232a5fe9_b.jpgDSC_0145 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18559505881_017a82df7c_b.jpgDSC_0132 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

18557697675_72e151d33a_b.jpgDSC_0117 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

The exit is in sight:

17935065234_6c9cbd5e32_b.jpgDSC_0116 by Kevin McAughrey, on Flickr

It was a great day, thanks for looking!
 
That first shot is a winner! Loving the boat on the water too!
Fantastic set, cheers for sharing :)
 
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