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Quarries Β· North Wales

Wern Ddu quarry

In or near Llandrillo.

Wern Ddu quarry β€” Slate quarry near Horseshoe Pass, Wales, United Kingdom.

Wern Ddu quarry, quarries in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Corwen Β· 4.8 km

About

Wern Ddu quarry is a quarry in the United Kingdom. Address: LL21 9SD. Wikidata describes it as: "Slate quarry near Horseshoe Pass, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.0233Β°, -3.3925Β°.

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Place summary

Wern Ddu quarry is located in Gwyddelwern, North Wales. This quarry is notable for its historical significance within the region.

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Coordinates
53.0233, -3.3925
District
Denbighshire
Parish
Gwyddelwern
Postcode
LL21 9SD
Parliamentary constituency
Clwyd East
Nearest railway station
Corwen β€” 4.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wern Ddu quarry?
Wern Ddu quarry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL21 9SD), in the parish of Gwyddelwern.
What is Wern Ddu quarry?
Wern Ddu quarry β€” Slate quarry near Horseshoe Pass, Wales, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wern Ddu quarry?
The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL21 9SD.
How do I get to Wern Ddu quarry?
The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL21 9SD.