WalkHidden gem
Cwmorthin slate quarry and ruined chapel
Tanygrisiau, Wales
Walk up to an abandoned slate-quarry village with a ruined chapel and lake.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A flooded valley with a ruined chapel and quarry buildings above Tanygrisiau. Route starts near Blaenau Ffestiniog. Take care near old workings.
Good to know
- Stay on paths
- Wet underfoot
- Best time
- Misty morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Roadside parking at Tanygrisiau
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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