Forests & woodlands · North Wales
Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve
Also known as: Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Maes-y-Facrell
Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Shore Halt · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve, you can take the train to West Shore Halt, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the reserve is LL30 2JP. Entry is free.
About
Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Maes-y-Facrell. Coordinates: 53.3283°, -3.8465°.
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Official information
Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve features a self-guided tour through one of the largest prehistoric copper mines, dating back 4,000 years. Visitors can explore a 200-meter underground section and learn about the archaeological significance of the site.
From the Wikipedia article
Maes y Facrell National Nature Reserve sits high above the coastal town of Llandudno on the Great Orme headland, in the county of Conwy, Wales. It commands sweeping views of Conwy Bay, and the mountains of Snowdonia. Designated a national nature reserve both for its biological and geological interest, it contains a mosaic of flower-rich grassland, and fragments of limestone pavement. There is evidence of past human activity and old copper mines scattered throughout the site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3283, -3.8465
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Llandudno
- Postcode
- LL30 2JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- West Shore Halt — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 9.30am–4.30pm; open until the end of October
- Official site
- www.greatormemines.info
Sources
- osm: w1442111745 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Maes y Facrell National Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve?
- Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL30 2JP), in the parish of Llandudno.
- What is Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve?
- Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is West Shore Halt, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL30 2JP.
- Is Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maes-y-Facrell National Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is West Shore Halt, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL30 2JP.