Corris Mine Explorers, Machynlleth

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Exploring the abandoned Welsh Slate Mine with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
Exploring the abandoned Welsh Slate Mine with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
Exploring the abandoned Welsh Slate Mine with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
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Corris Mine Explorers - History, Adventure, Discovery and Fun.
Corris Mine Explorers - History, Adventure, Discovery and Fun.
Corris Mine Explorers - History, Adventure, Discovery and Fun.
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The "orange waterfall" deep underground in Corris Mine Explorers.
The "orange waterfall" deep underground in Corris Mine Explorers.
The "orange waterfall" deep underground in Corris Mine Explorers.
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Victorian graffiti found in the abandoned slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers
Victorian graffiti found in the abandoned slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers
Victorian graffiti found in the abandoned slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers
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Climbing through an underground hole, these parts of the trip are optional.
Climbing through an underground hole, these parts of the trip are optional.
Climbing through an underground hole, these parts of the trip are optional.
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Remains of the narrow gauge rail track used to transport Welsh slate out of the mine.
Remains of the narrow gauge rail track used to transport Welsh slate out of the mine.
Remains of the narrow gauge rail track used to transport Welsh slate out of the mine.
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Exploring the old Braich Goch slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers.
Exploring the old Braich Goch slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers.
Exploring the old Braich Goch slate mine with Corris Mine Explorers.
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Inspecting an old mining winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Inspecting an old mining winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Inspecting an old mining winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
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Using safety ropes to explore the abandoned Braich Goch slate mine in Mid Wales
Using safety ropes to explore the abandoned Braich Goch slate mine in Mid Wales
Using safety ropes to explore the abandoned Braich Goch slate mine in Mid Wales
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About to enter the Braich Goch slate mine, as the miners did, on a Corris Mine Explorers trip.
About to enter the Braich Goch slate mine, as the miners did, on a Corris Mine Explorers trip.
About to enter the Braich Goch slate mine, as the miners did, on a Corris Mine Explorers trip.
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Mark Waite - the Corris Mine Explorers guide banging the blade.
Mark Waite - the Corris Mine Explorers guide banging the blade.
Mark Waite - the Corris Mine Explorers guide banging the blade.
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Old cigarette packets discarded by the miners found in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
Old cigarette packets discarded by the miners found in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
Old cigarette packets discarded by the miners found in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
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An old clay pipe perfectly preserved in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
An old clay pipe perfectly preserved in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
An old clay pipe perfectly preserved in the old Braich Goch slate mine.
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Exploring on a Taster trip with a hard hat and hand torch.
Exploring on a Taster trip with a hard hat and hand torch.
Exploring on a Taster trip with a hard hat and hand torch.
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Exploring and discovering with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
Exploring and discovering with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
Exploring and discovering with Corris Mine Explorers in Mid Wales.
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Operating an old winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Operating an old winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Operating an old winch on a Corris Mine Explorers visit.
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Exploring, discovering and having fun with Corris Mine Explorers
Exploring, discovering and having fun with Corris Mine Explorers
Exploring, discovering and having fun with Corris Mine Explorers
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Clipping onto the safety ropes on a 2 hour Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Clipping onto the safety ropes on a 2 hour Corris Mine Explorers visit.
Clipping onto the safety ropes on a 2 hour Corris Mine Explorers visit.
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Overview

Opened in 1836, the Braich Goch Slate Mine was once a bustling, noisy and dirty place to work. Today, it's a fascinating adventure deep underground with one of Britain's best mine explorers. Adventurers get kitted up with a helmet, safety ropes and a lamp, before entering the virtually untouched underground workings left behind when the mine closed in the 1970s.

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Guided tours

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Activities, Recreations, Games, Sports

Extra info

Open Times: Open All Year. Advance booking highly recommended.
Price Details: Taster Trip: Adult £13.50, Child £8.50. 2 hour Mine Explorer trip £29. Half Day Mine Expedition £56.

Arrival information & directions

Address: Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, MachynllethSY20 9RF, United Kingdom

Corris Mine Explorers starts from the Corris Craft Centre which is on the main A487 road between Machynlleth and Dolgellau in Mid Wales. There are regular buses from Aberystwyth, Dolgellau and Machynlleth: X27 & T2 top right outside and 34 stops in the village of Corris (a 10 minute walk away). There are direct trains from Birmingham to Machynlleth.

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