Entrance to Braich tunnel, above Sinc Harriet (C)
| Date | 9 October 2011 | ||
| Location | Dinorwic Quarry, Llanberis |
(A) SH 59552 60640; 53.12436°N, 4.10035°W (B) SH 59573 60738; 53.12524°N, 4.10007°W (C) SH 59507 60662; 53.12455°N, 4.10103°W |
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The south-western aspect of Elidir Fawr, above the lake Llyn Peris and the town of Llanberis, is dominated by the sculpted landscape formed by the now quiet galleries of Dinorwic Quarry. Commercial quarrying of slate started there in 1787 and production continued until the business closed in 1969…
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Sinc Harriet to Garret tunnel entrance (A)
Sinc Harriet to Garret tunnel exit (B)
Looking up... Just outside the tunnel exit (B)
Pipe. (B)
Entrance to Braich tunnel, above Sinc Harriet (C)
Entrance to Braich tunnel, above Sinc Harriet (C)
Great shots, especially the track/tunnel views. The colour in the last Braich tunnel shot almost takes the viewer by surprise. Great work!
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Great photos… as always, Graham!
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Again, some great shots of lesser known aspects of Dinorwic. I particularly like the opening shot. I must have walked past (C) a dozen times without realising it was there…..
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Yes, it is a great place to explore, isn’t it? And the entrance of (A) is even easier to miss completely!
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