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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Mid Wales

Frongoch mine

In or near Llanilar.

Free admission

Frongoch mine in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Gateway to the surreal - geograph.org.uk - 7536174

David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Frongoch mine is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Place summary

Frongoch mine is a natural landmark located in Mid Wales. The site is known for its historical significance in mining, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3522, -3.8764
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Pontarfynach
Postcode
SY23 4RL
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Frongoch mine?
Frongoch mine is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 4RL), in the parish of Pontarfynach.
What is Frongoch mine?
Frongoch mine in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Frongoch mine?
The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 4RL.
Is Frongoch mine free to visit?
Yes, Frongoch mine is free to enter.
How do I get to Frongoch mine?
The nearest railway station is Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 4RL.