Blaenau Ffestiniog, Mining town in Gwynedd, Wales
The town sits among the Moelwynion mountains, with a network of slate quarries carved into the surrounding landscape at elevations of 3,000 feet.
During the 19th century, Blaenau Ffestiniog developed from a rural settlement into an industrial center, becoming the global capital of slate production.
The town center features slate pillars and pavement engravings displaying local sayings, quarrying terms, and references to Welsh mythology and literature.
Visitors can access 14 mountain bike trails at Antur Stiniog, ranging from beginner paths to advanced routes with full equipment rental services.
The Llechwedd quarry complex houses Bounce Below, an underground network of trampolines installed within Victorian-era mining chambers illuminated by colored lights.
Location: Gwynedd
Website: http://www.blaenau-ffestiniog.gov.uk/
Website: http://blaenau-ffestiniog.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.99444,-3.93750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
1.1 km
Llechwedd quarry
873 m
Manod Mawr
2.7 km
Bwlch y Slaters quarry
3.1 km
Wrysgan Quarry
2.3 km
Duffws (FR) railway station
188 m
Graig Ddu quarry
1.5 km
Allt-fawr
2.5 km
Conglog Slate Quarry
3.1 km
Moel-yr-hydd
2.9 km
Maenofferen Quarry
1.5 km
Old Market Hall, Blaenau Ffestiniog
283 m
Moel Penamnen
2.9 km
Diphwys Casson quarry
1.5 km
Nyth-y-Gigfran Quarry
1.1 km
Manod Mawr North Top
2.7 km
Llyn Tanygrisiau
2.6 km
Llyn Bowydd
2.6 km
Llyn Newydd
2.5 km
Craig Nyth-y-Gigfran
1.6 km
Hyfrydfa Welsh Independent Chapel
1.5 km
Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog
230 m
Cwmorthin Independent Chapel
2.3 km
Jerwsalem Welsh Independent Chapel
303 m
Cwmorthin Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School
2.8 km
Bethania Welsh Independent Chapel
979 m
Pengwern Old Hall
2.8 km
Carmel Welsh Independent Chapel
1.6 kmReviews
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