Quarries · North Wales
Minera Quarry Nature Reserve
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Minera Quarry Nature Reserve — limestone quarry near Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gwersyllt · 6.8 km
About
Minera Quarry Nature Reserve is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "limestone quarry near Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0604°, -3.1177°.
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Place summary
Minera Quarry Nature Reserve is a former quarry located in the parish of Minera, North Wales. The site is notable for its diverse habitats and geological features, reflecting its industrial past.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0604, -3.1177
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Minera
- Postcode
- LL11 5TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Nearest railway station
- Gwersyllt — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q121026573 (CC0)
- commons: Gwarchodfa Natur Chwarel y Mwynglawdd - Minera Quarry Nature Reserve, nr Wrecsam, Wales 05.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ogof Llyn Parc
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Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Green Route
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km
Llyn Pendinas
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.6 km
Llandegla Forest
Forests & woodlands · 1.6 km
Bird Hide
Viewpoints · 1.7 km
Pen Tan y Bryn
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minera Quarry Nature Reserve?
- Minera Quarry Nature Reserve is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL11 5TT), in the parish of Minera.
- What is Minera Quarry Nature Reserve?
- Minera Quarry Nature Reserve — limestone quarry near Coedpoeth, Wrexham, Wales.
- How do I get to Minera Quarry Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL11 5TT.
- How do I get to Minera Quarry Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL11 5TT.