Museums · North Wales
Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape
Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Plas-y-nant · 5.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape is a museum in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 320 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales. Wikidata describes it as: "part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.0567°, -4.2361°.
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Place summary
Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape is located in North Wales, within the parish of Llanllyfni. This site forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its significance in the history of slate quarrying.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0567, -4.2361
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanllyfni
- Postcode
- LL54 6BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Plas-y-nant — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108040342 (CC0)
- commons: Ruined Dressing Shed at Chwarel Nant y Fron Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 252654.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape?
- Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 6BG), in the parish of Llanllyfni.
- Is Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape a listed building?
- Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- How do I get to Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape?
- The nearest railway station is Plas-y-nant, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 6BG.