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The "Quarryman's Trail" is a long walk exploring the old mine workings of Bryn Eglwys Quarry.The trail follows the river to the Cantrybedd incline before climbing out of the woods and wandering through the quarry waste and diggings, past the mill workings and descending along the old tramway and the steep Alltwyllt incline back to the station. Look out for the wind up sound stores along the trail telling the story of the slate mining in the Bryn Eglwys Quarry.

How to get there:

Blue can be started from Nant Gwernol in Abergynolwyn which is part of Dyfi. Abergynolwyn is the nearest town or village.

Take the train on the Tal-y-Llyn railway from any of its stations between Tywyn and Abergynolwyn. Or park in the village of Abergynolwyn and take the short but steep walk to the station from behind the Community Centre/Cafe.

OS Grid Reference: SH 681 066

FAMILY WALKING ONE OF THE WALKS AT ABERGYNOLWYN

Nant Gwernol Facilities.
Information
Grade of trail:
Hill-walking boots or similarDemanding
Trail waymarking:
blue
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour 15 minutes
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Graeme Stringer
Recreation Ranger

e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.


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