It should have been kept secret and then it would still be open for others to discover by accident like we did all those years ago!! All gates are open from 9am and locked from 5pm winter and 6pm summer. Rosebush Quarry in North Pembrokeshire is hidden blue lagoon which, as you can see, is very popular with dogs, The Abercwmeiddaw Binoculars - far from boring. Beware of strong currents out in the estuary. Enter description for your listing.A vast, wild site with many fascinating overgrown ruins, like, a long, thin tarn at the top of a steep wooded valley with a good footpath to the east side but, this may not be secluded but is a beautiful place to swim. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Im just saying this would of been a better alternative rather than deny access to everyone because of a few idiots. Been visiting this beautiful spot for years and was about to return when I discovered that access has been blocked. Every weekday we compile our most wondrous stories and deliver them straight to you. Wonderful views but track up was Very steep. And dont forget the abandoned pits and quarries, leftovers of Wales former proud mining industry, long since left to return to nature, reclaimed by a landscape once defined by its scarification. The walk up is very steep. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "golwernquarry" Flickr tag. Also find a huge, easy-access river pool beneath the A470 bridge. They date from the Second World War when it was feared the Germans might launch an invasion. Mom visited here during her youth when she lived in North Wales during WW2. Discover Blue Lake Great place! Views of Cardigan Bay. I do highly agree people should not litter. Is the walk from Fairbourne up to the lake suitable for a sturdy pushchair please? Disused slate quarries often fill with clear spring water, glinting like cobalt jewels on the mountainside. Clues for magnetic compass- One of the Activities for the kids (and adults since it was so cool). It is accessed by foot only through a dark, wet tunnel. 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Trip Around the World quilts. In the early 1860s slate was quarried here at the Golwern Quarry and then taken to Fairbourne for boating across the estuary to Barmouth. NO ACCESS THE ENTRANCE TUNNEL HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETELY LOCKED BY THE LANDOWNER (2019). Not a soul in sight! : Then walk up the road until a footpath is signed off to your right, follow this footpath until it turns sharp left over a stile. A place favoured for wild swimming. Been this weekend and BLEW IT TO BITS! 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Reaching the mine by this route is an exciting and challenging adventure for kids. There are ruins everywhere and several vast interlinked caverns to explore. Lovely place, it will be a shame if gets swamped by litter hopefully it wont. It opened in 1867, though it was eventually flooded and in an ill-fated plan to turn it into a reservoir for hydroelectricity. Trails map seems to be outdated but paths are quite straightforward. Went up to find the local Farmer had closed all the access to the Lake. My son Barney and dog Harvey at the Blue Pool, Golwern Quarry, a very deep, clear bluegreen pool in a mysterious cavern entered via a short dark tunnel. Crescent Lake, along with the construction of Phu My Hung New Urban Area, was built at the end of the 20 th century. Workings at this site date from c1865, with an elaborate incline in place by 1873, but tonnages were never great and the quarry had closed by 1915. As a previous person said, there are some parking places on the roads nearby in Friog or near the station. Copyright Janine Forbes and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. After we found out that he or she had done this because he got fed up with Tourists leaving their litter about all the time. Absolutely awesome swim. Thread starter ocelot397; Start date Apr 18, 2013; Help Support Derelict Places: O. ocelot397 Veteran Member. in wellies or decent boots to get to the lake it Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page. Catalog; For You; Western Mail. Elsewhere, sacred remains and lost ruins from castles to abbeys , tombs to forts signpost the places where life was both celebrated, commemorated and its freedoms defended. 2023 Atlas Obscura. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Description A wonderful, short route starting at Fairbourne railway station and taking you up through beautiful woodland and green fields to Golwern Quarry where you'll find the Blue Lake at the centre. This picturesque gorge on the River Conwy, which can be accessed for 1. Take a look at my previous review as this gives specifics of where you can park and where to walk. Something went wrong, please try again later. The lake itself is uber cool. 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Take the rough track to reach a bridge on your right,(be extra careful here if wet) continue under the bridge to reach the the quarry level of the geocache. I have been there twice since and was planning to go nxt month, so disappointed. It may not display this or other websites correctly. A mile south-east down the coast path is the dramatic pinnacled headland of Nash Point with intriguing rock formations. Sorry, no records were found. Blue Lake um lago. Credits Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. It opened in 1867, though it was eventually flooded and in an ill-fated plan. Blue Lake quarry is located on the north side of Kaw Lake in Kay county. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Cookies The lake is stunning, and the trail further offers some gorgeous views of the surrounding mountain landscape and nearby coast. On a sandy peninsula at the mouth of the Dovey estuary, the vast beach is backed by dunes rich with orchids in May and June, skylarks in summer, fungi in autumn and successfully reintroduced sand lizards. The main support slate has cracked and has a heavy load depending on it. 0. There is a shelved section at one end which made it really and safe to get in. Do beware of the cold though, I felt fine while I was swimming but when I got out I felt very cold and didnt warm up for ages make sure you have some warm clothes with you and if possible a flask of hot tea. 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