Bryntail Lead Mine

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Overview

We will start from Clywedog Dam Viewing point, following country lanes before passing through woodland to cross Clywedog river. Walking through fields to where the dam was originally planned to be built. Climb back up to Bryntail farm and disused shafts before descending to the lead mine that closed in 1884.

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

This is a slightly shorter walk, designed to finish at the mine (5 mins from the car park) allowing people time to spend walking around the ruins, read the information boards etc if they wish.

This is very much weather dependent for people to enjoy the mine. If rain is forecast, I'll cancel and rearrange

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 49061 09820
Nearest postcode:: SY2 6NE
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Meole Brace Park and Ride

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 91042 86955
Nearest postcode:: SY18 6NU
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Clywedog Dam Viewing Point. Next to Caffi Clywedog

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