Underground Adventure in Snowdonia

5.0
(29 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is an authentic experience exploring an abandoned mine, with various optional challenges; involving climbing, an abseil, a tyrolean (short zipline) and a short boat crossing.

There isn't anything artificial about this trip with the addition of safety anchors being the only changes you'll find in the mine, where necessary, as such, it is most similar to caving with the only lights being those on your headtorches (provided).

This is the perfect family adventure, Stag/Hen do activity and couple challenge.

What's Included

We only provide use of safety equipment such as Helmets, Headtorches, Harnesses and Layards. All personal equipment must be brought with you or requested 48 hours beforehand.
We do not provide any form of clothing, please bring your own waterproofs and warm clothes.
We do not provide Wellies as standard. We can provide Wellies if requested 48 hours beforehand.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This activity is located just outside of Betws y Coed. A google maps link to the meeting point will be sent once your booking has been confirmed. This is the closest place to mine with parking & mobile signal. From here there is a 15 minute drive in your own vehicle to get to the activity location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Explore an abandoned underground slate mine following the old quarryman's footsteps, with various optional challenges along the way, including; climbing, an abseil, a short tyrolean/ zipline and a short boat crossing. All of which can be avoided by scrambling around.

This is an authentic experience with the only changes to the mine being the addition of safety anchors where necessary, as such, it is most similar to caving with the only lights being those on your headtorches (provided).

There will be options to learn about history and processes that created these caverns and tunnels, for those that are interested. If you've been underground before, get in touch, we have a number of underground adventures to keep you coming back for more.

This activity is very popular with families and school groups, but we also guide a number of couples and adult groups. There is about a 30minute walk up hill to approach this mine and at the end of the trip you'll emerge near the top of the mountain and hopefully have lovely views walking down.

All under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Adventure Activities Wales

Tags

Extreme Sports
Climbing
Ziplining
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Rafting
Caving
On the Water
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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