Corris Mine Explorers

Corris Craft Centre, Machynlleth, Gwynedd SY20 9RF, Wales

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Delve round the key world that is underground of Welsh slate mine, with one of Wales' top Mine Explorers; abandoned and forgotten yet full of relics, tales & adventure. You're taken by the trips into parts of the mine, hand-dug and worked by Victorian miners in 1836 and areas worked up until the 1970s as soon as the mine ended up being abandoned. A virtual time capsule had been left behind which you are able to now explore once the home shut for the very final time. After years of research, the most truly effective Mine Guide will share stories of mining life if you wish (these areas of the journey are optional) while you explore the underground with some climbing and scrambling. All of the trips run with a small band of explorers which means that them to fit your wishes, interests and abilities and those of this other users of your group.You'll discover old mining tools, machinery, ingesting vessels, candles and cigarette packages discarded by the miners whilst stories of life into the mine spill out in such a way you'll almost feel it creaking back again to life that they can mostly tailor. 100% authentic, adventurous and fun.There are 3 trips available, a 1 hour Mini Mine Explorer which is great for more youthful explorers (8+), a 2 hour Maxi Mine Explorer (10+) which takes you deeper into the slate that is old workings making use of ropes, ladders along with your arms and knees. Additionally there is an Exclusive Mine Expedition (13+) which can be likened to an adventure that is off-piste you into newly discovered regions of the mine. This expedition that is exclusive for groups of 6+ only.

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Corris Mine Explorers
Corris Craft Centre, Machynlleth, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF, Wales

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