Llanfair Slate Caverns
Harlech
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Llanfair Slate Caverns Harlech |
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The entry to this old but important slate mine is through the main tunnel, under the twin arches of the crypt. and into the lofty cathedral cavern. Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made. They are over a 100 years old. the miners had only candles for lighting. The slate in this mine, found in veins between layers of Pre- cambrian rocks, is among the oldest in the world, and many industrial towns of Britain and Ireland have the original roofs of Llanfair slate.
the cavern from below
Entrance to the cavern
Some visitors at the mouth of the cavern
Descend Jacobs ladder and wander through the tunnels and chambers, and look for the old drilling holes. There is a likeness of a human face in the mighty no. 6 cavern.
Visitors inside the first cavern
As you emerge from the caverns, you face the breath-taking view of Cardigan Bay, from the Preseli mountains in the south to the Lleyn peninsular in the north.
Top of steps leading into the main cavern
From the entrance you can look down at shell Island and the Artro estuary, at low tide the fourteen mile long St Patrick's causway can be seen.
visitors centre
2000 Prices
| Adults | £3.10 |
| Children | £2.10 |
| O.A.P. | £2.40 |
| Family 2 X 2 | £9.50 |
Special Rates for Groups
SEPARATE ATTRACTI0N
FARM
| Adults | £2.40 |
| Children | £1.90 |
| O.A.P. | £1.90 |
| Family 2 X 2 | £7.80 |
(Extra Charge) open May-sept. children's farm yard- cuddle baby rabbits, bottle feed a lamb, feed the goats etc.
Contact Details
Llanfair . Harlech . LL46 2SA
Tel:01766 780247