Cwmorthin is just one of several slate quarries around 'the town which roofed the world -' Blaenau Ffestioniog.
The neighbouring Oakley quarry which it merged with sometime ago has recently closed too.
A return visit with wellies or wadders is required and i'll be exploring with a friend of a friend of whom actually worked here, which will be great and i'll add to the thread here as and when!
Worth a read along with the relevant contacts if you're interested in access because it's gated: http://www.cwmorthin.co.uk/
*I realise there is very few underground pictures but i felt this sub-forum was appropriate, feel free to move if necessary*
Enjoy!
... and the main reason i was in North Wales!
The neighbouring Oakley quarry which it merged with sometime ago has recently closed too.
A return visit with wellies or wadders is required and i'll be exploring with a friend of a friend of whom actually worked here, which will be great and i'll add to the thread here as and when!
Worth a read along with the relevant contacts if you're interested in access because it's gated: http://www.cwmorthin.co.uk/
*I realise there is very few underground pictures but i felt this sub-forum was appropriate, feel free to move if necessary*
Enjoy!
... and the main reason i was in North Wales!
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