Quarries · North Wales
Cwm Eigiau quarry
In or near Deiniolen.
Cwm Eigiau quarry — Slate quarry in the Cwm Eigiau valley, Caerhun, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgarrog · 8.9 km
About
Cwm Eigiau quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate quarry in the Cwm Eigiau valley, Caerhun, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.1519°, -3.9447°.
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Place summary
Cwm Eigiau quarry is located in North Wales. This historic site is notable for its slate extraction, which played a significant role in the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1519, -3.9447
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgarrog — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q88795481 (CC0)
- commons: Quarry workings in Cwm Eigiau - geograph.org.uk - 1529639.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwm Eigiau quarry?
- Cwm Eigiau quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Cwm Eigiau quarry?
- Cwm Eigiau quarry — Slate quarry in the Cwm Eigiau valley, Caerhun, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cwm Eigiau quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Dolgarrog, about 8.9 km away. Its coordinates are 53.1519°, -3.9447°.