Quarries · Mid Wales
Dolgoch quarry
In or near Abergynolwyn.
Dolgoch quarry — former minor slate quarry in Mid-Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgoch · 0.2 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dolgoch quarry, the nearest railway station is Dolgoch, located just 0.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL36 9UW. Entry information is not provided, so please check in advance for any potential fees or accessibility details.
About
Dolgoch quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "former minor slate quarry in Mid-Wales". Coordinates: 52.6201°, -3.9943°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dolgoch slate quarry (also spelt Dol-goch slate quarry or Dol-gôch slate quarry) was a slate quarry in Mid Wales, approximately halfway between Bryn-crug and Abergynolwyn (4 miles (6.4 km) away from each of them). The quarry was named after a nearby stream, the Nant Dolgoch (then known as the Nant Dol-gôch). 'Dol goch' is Welsh for 'red meadow'. The slate at Dolgoch is described as silver-grey in colour; this is very similar to the slate from Bryn Eglwys quarry and the quarries around Corris. Although the quarry had favourable transportation arrangements compared to many quarries in the area, it was never worked on a significant scale, and was short-lived – opening in 1877 and closing in 1884.
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Background
Description
There are four adits at Dolgoch; they are located between SH652044 and SH655043. Adit 1 is located close to the Lower Dolgoch Falls. It is approximately 100 ft long and dog-legs to the right slightly, ending at a chamber that is open to the sky, but fenced off for safety. The other three adits are on the level above the Lower Falls, and along the walkway to the Middle Dolgoch Falls. Adit 2 is very wet for most of its length, although it gets drier towards the end. It is approximately 314 feet long and bends towards the left slightly as you go in. Adit 3 is the shortest, as it is only 52 feet long. Adit 4 is the longest and most complexly-shaped. It twists and turns mostly to the left until,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6201, -3.9943
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bryn-crug
- Postcode
- LL36 9UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgoch — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q85757314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dolgoch quarry, Gwynedd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Adit, Dolgoch - geograph.org.uk - 1317299.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dolgoch Lower Falls
Waterfalls · 0.0 km
Dolgoch Viaduct
Heritage railways · 0.2 km
Dolgoch railway station
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Dolgoch Falls
Caves · 0.2 km
Dolgoch Upper Falls
Waterfalls · 0.3 km
Quarry Siding Halt
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Gŵr Bach
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Pen Coed-y-gof
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Pen Trum-gŵr
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Pen Trum-gwr
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Mynydd Tan-y-coed
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Mynydd Tan-y-coed
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolgoch quarry?
- Dolgoch quarry is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL36 9UW), in the parish of Bryn-crug.
- What is Dolgoch quarry?
- Dolgoch quarry — former minor slate quarry in Mid-Wales.
- How do I get to Dolgoch quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Dolgoch, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL36 9UW.
- How do I get to Dolgoch quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Dolgoch, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL36 9UW.