Quarries · North Wales
Bwlch y Cwm quarry
Bwlch y Cwm quarry — slate mine near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 3.4 km
About
Bwlch y Cwm quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "slate mine near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.9988°, -3.8884°.
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Place summary
Bwlch y Cwm quarry is a historical quarry located in Ffestiniog, North Wales, postcode LL41. It is part of the region's rich industrial heritage, reflecting the area's significance in the slate mining industry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9988, -3.8884
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88463652 (CC0)
- commons: Tip and air shaft at Bwlch y Cwm - geograph.org.uk - 568650.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bwlch y Cwm quarry?
- Bwlch y Cwm quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3EX), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Bwlch y Cwm quarry?
- Bwlch y Cwm quarry — slate mine near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bwlch y Cwm quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3EX.
- How do I get to Bwlch y Cwm quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3EX.