Exploring The Disused Dinorwig Slate Quarry In Snowdonia Wales

The Dinorwic quarry (/dɪˈnɔːrwɪɡ/ din-OR-wig; Welsh: [dɪˈnɔrwɪɡ]; also known as Dinorwig quarry) is a large former slate quarry, now home to the Welsh National Slate Museum, located between the villages of Llanberis and Dinorwig in North Wales. It was the second largest slate quarry in Wales, indeed in the world, after the neighbouring Penrhyn quarry near Bethesda. It covered more than 700 acres (283 ha) consisting of two main quarry sections with 20 galleries in each and a number of ancillary workings. Extensive internal tramway systems connected the quarries using inclines to transport slate between galleries.
There is so much more to see here I may come back again soon with some safety equipment & show you guys some more of what this incredible place has left! Hope you enjoy the videos guys 🙂
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[@MikeG43]

That massive hill was my work place for some time, walking up and down every day and can still see the fruits of our labours from a distance. Gratifying.

[@regcook4087]

I cannot get enough of Wales, I live in Birmingham and used to make regular trips to Snowdonia, I’ve gotten a bit too old now for all the walking so it’s nice to be able to watch it from my armchair. I’ve watched it three times so far and see something different everytime, it’s just breathtaking, “beautiful”!!

[@karenwright4587]

That was amazing the scenery breathtaking love the old footage you put in the video anyway thanks for sharing loved it take care x

[@christinesmith7746]

Love being Welsh,although I live here,I take it for granted cos it’s such a beautiful place to live in 😍

[@jaygargan6424]

Me too, we travel here from Rhuddlan to enjoy our Kayak in Llanberis lake but never knew what was above us

[@sigridmccarty8598]

I certainly enjoy all of your videos 📹. Originally I am from Germany 🇩🇪, but moved to Texas in 1985. It's wonderful seeing Europe, without even leaving the house. Thank you so much 💓

[@arthurhucksake2665]

I was last up there back in 2018, and watched the sun go down from that lookout point you were at earlier in the video. I may be English born and raised, but Wales calls to me in a way that nowhere else on earth does. Truly, Wales is God's Country.

[@djmossssomjd8496]

Always enjoy your videos but this one was, for me a bit specially. I'm English but I love north Wales, especially the Snowdon area. I'm too old and knackered to walk that now so thanks for taking us there!!

[@devally2432]

Thanks for uploading this informative topic. It's a nice tribute to the men and their families who lived and worked there. Those guys were incredibly tough and brave. Kind regards.

[@frankforrest1597]

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful scenery. Must have been a hardy lot to have worked the slate mine day in, day out with all kinds of weather. The addition of the old films really added a great touch. Thank you for bringing me to a place that I'll probably never see in person. Job well done, Cheers 👊👍✌

[@MrTarmonbarry]

If you want to see something about how the quarries worked and the people who worked the search for ''The Huntly archives '' kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV6xi2WkZ9Nmnqs. Save you searching ))

[@JP-su8bp]

Thanks for sharing your mini-adventure. We are so jealous. We were also happy to see you take care and not do anything dangerous! Our favorite segment was the houses beginning at 12:50.

[@siriusleigh24]

Brings back memories. Lived in Nant Peris for 10 years. Nice shots btw.

[@dewijonesjones6989]

So proud to live in wonderful North Wales. Very nice and interesting film.

[@Ganiscol]

I envy the Welsh for the beautiful land with its lush hills and rich colors! In addition to it, the slate gray tones create an unbelievable contrast and texture to the images, it is truly breathtaking and in some places intimidating! But it doesnt end there, the day provided near perfect lighting with clouds casting their shadows on the mountains and the flooded pit with the crystal clear water looked like a jewel. I feel like this is the visually most pleasing video I have seen on your channel... thank you for sharing it!

[@helenadams9162]

Clash of the titans was filmed there. When the water is low or near gone, there's a little building in there & 3 little stone paths that they used for filming. Its a stunning place to be. I do spend the day there exploring 🙂

[@dianerogers8805]

@@helenadams9162 We were staying in Dinorwic when they started to film. Had a chat to the security guards.

[@carolb29]

wow just wow..kept saying it over and over thru your video. What an amazing, beautiful, breath taking place. Thank you for sharing cause I live in the US and would never see a place like this.

[@blondeboi]

Welcome to Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 beautiful video

[@davidpearson2039]

I work for a company not far from there and travel down for office days every couple of weeks, and I've done that for a couple of years now. I kept telling myself to go explore one evening and last week I did just that. Epic. Amazing. Breathtaking. All of that and more. You simple can not begin to understand the scale of the place until you are up there. I barely scratched the surface so I will need to return.

[@tonybutt5764]

" wow " what an amazing place top video thanks for sharing stay safe my friend 😀👍

[@Lot76CARS]

Fantastic, some of the best views ever, great work, liked the old black and white photos to see how it was back in the day.

[@joycesmith4599]

WOW!! Breathtaking views!! A lot of blood , sweat and tears went into that bit of history!! Bravo for making it to the top!! ❤️❤️

[@oliverpaul4937]

it seems that nature is coming back … fantastic

[@kerry9567]

I could listen to this guys voice forever haha..dinorwic quarry is one of my fave places ever..I love it there..go pretty much every weekend to walk round. Always see something I’ve never seen before, it’s beautiful 💙

[@clairefunnell8481]

Wow, what a beautiful place. Those views are breathtaking. Gotta be careful. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@martinsallenger5526]

Hi Colin what a lovely location and breathtaking views of Wales. That lake was so nice,such a lovely place and lots of wildlife very interesting video thanks for sharing

[@FRFRANKIE]

I'm at a loss for words. That's how beautiful the video is. I love seeing the old black & white pics and footage of back in the operating days. One very beautiful video. Thanks for showing that. Stay safe & take care.

[@MelanieJolie]

Stunningly beautiful scenery 🥰 It brought back memories of my stay in Capel Curig and climbing the Snowdonia Horseshoe 😀 thank you for sharing x

[@amygross5396]

omg , That was gorgeous looking there !!! The moutains , Blue water Thank you 😊 I've never seen something as beautiful as that ! 😍 loved the pictures you shown of the miner's, That place is HUDGE

[@mechanicom]

Stunning video mate! Love Snowdonia!

[@gaynor3976]

Looking at the film clips you added the men took their lives in their hands. Those houses must have been derelict for many years. The scenery is breathtaking. Visited round there many times and climbed up the pyg track up,Snowdon. Unfortunately my mobility isn't so good now so thank you for filming that place I will now never see in real time. Stay safe xx

[@MrTarmonbarry]

Those are not houses , they are either workshops or what they called the ''Barracks'' , a place the men stayed in during the working week and then they would go to their homes at the weekend , all 1.5 days of it

[@ianmaddams9577]

Having lived not far from there . I was lucky to hike and climbe different slate quarries when I was younger. Great memories. Unfortunately visitors and tourists take the slate for themselves. Working as an instructor at an activity centre on our days off we would climb there and finish the day by jumping in the lake . Great video thanks for the memories 👍🏻

[@raynaknierim9277]

What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@michaelthornley]

What a magnificent place. So much history yet also nice to see mother nature reclaiming areas too.

[@michael-lynn]

Wow, the views are absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful place. Very peaceful just to look at.

[@robingraham4543]

What a beautiful place!!! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@ajwf]

Breath taking video! Well jealous, binging so many of your videos this evening! Lovin it!!

[@nadinearnold8235]

Loved this video. Simpler times now lost forever and all that remains are shadows of a past life. You should definitely go back with a bike or a drone. Well done on that climb and for an interesting video!

[@williebeamish5879]

Really neat explore. Thank you for showing us around. Absolutely loved the views!

[@ToniannDonnelly]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful..thankyou.

[@extremecowgirl3629]

American mine explorer here... I must say, our mines are vulgar compared to those you have over there! Just stunning, those miners houses were a sight!!! Instantly subscribed... We think our limestone mines are big... Lol! Little do we know.

[@davecooke914]

Great video many thanks sharing them amazing views 👍

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment, fantastic views and thanks for sharing.

[@elcasho]

Wow so nice! Well done to you for braving you fear of heights for us, loved it!

[@Ms_MalRkey]

Absolutely breathtaking place! I have been to the slate museum down in the valley but not the actual Dinorwig site. What great footage, really fabulous video! I have a huge respect for the miners that lived and worked there, it could not have been an easy life. Thanks!

[@ClarkOVision]

Wow. A super video Colin. Thanks for trekking around some of there for us. Beautiful scenery. I am amazed at that clear water. I used to visit North Wales often as a kid with my family on summer holidays and we would be passing all the slate mountains and see lots of slate souvenirs everywhere. fascinating. 👍

[@dadjoy2609]

Ranks as one of your best !!! 👍👍👍

[@carolali8851]

I really enjoyed this one and I love the pictures of the men who worked there. Thanks for sharing it.

[@thetruth6693]

Speechless.....

[@Andrea-73]

After watching this I'm definitely going to visit there one day, absolutely beautiful! Thx 👍♥️

[@vickichristian2364]

Thank you for exploring the slate quarry. The cottages were so cool looking

[@seanadams8504]

Stunning place North Wales so much to see. I have been going there for over 30 years I live it and great video

[@clairesims7275]

Stunning place, I love wales and that explore was breathtaking 🌹

[@Chance_It_Oz]

Stunning scenery, great photography and perfect music. Another great video!

[@Retrorage_]

Brilliant explore and what a beautiful place

[@kennethmillar8173]

Appreciate it mate what a view thankyou

[@sph_holl2650]

11:23 Dolbadarn Castle - very small castle but also has lovely views!

[@ianmaddams9577]

I lived in Garn many yrs ago and was lucky enough to explore so much of the beautiful surroundings 👍🏻

[@gillwyatt8103]

You really are an excellent videographer and you have put so much effort into this explore! The old movie clips were amazing and added to the absolute professionalism of your work. Thank you Mr Bearded 🧔 Explorer!!

[@catlover0160]

Absolutely fascinating 👍

[@paulrichards2350]

Brilliant video Colin what an amazing place 👍🏻

[@AbandonedSeekers]

This is on my next to do list as I’ve done the other quarries in the Area lol. Great video mate 👍

[@MrTarmonbarry]

Allow yourself plenty of time , its huge

[@justjuzz7316]

Stunning mate, class video as usual

[@michailokeefeMooMoo]

Amazing place just beautiful

[@pennyeastman2861]

It's such an incredible view!! Gods beauty.

[@pumpkinseeds768]

Amazing! Really enjoyed this. 👍

[@adamhoward5145]

Absolutely stunning scenery, just beautiful! What an amazing place to work, but obviously it was a lot different for the miners back when it was a working mine, tough times indeed. I'm sure they couldn't have appreciated like we can today....respect to them & their families

[@OxfordsFinestExplorer]

Wow man beautiful scenery great video bro 👊❤️

[@kenmarsh402]

What a superb video’. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been and so dangerous working there! It must of been so beautiful in the summer and a nightmare in the winter and

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

What a gorgeous location.

[@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL]

10:30 my 1st thought→🚽😁👍 The water is so beautiful💦 Such a Wonderful place. I would ♥️ to go there ⛰️

[@vetworker]

Stunning video. I’m going to snowdonia next month but I don’t think I’ll have enough time to visit this place. Love the old footage and photos you added. 👍👍👍

[@mamie-rosepeach5806]

Brilliant video! I love Snowdonia, it’s just breathtaking. I’m definitely adding this place to my list next time I’m in Wales 😃

[@craigyllyn]

If I remember rightly it was a blast shelter. The 2 rows of cottages you access from the bus stop/ Blue Peris are the Anglesey Barracks. weekday accommodation for the workers from ( as I'm sure you'll have worked out) Anglesey. The wagons went down the incline and on to the Padarn Railway to Port Dinorwig / Y Felinheli. I tried to follow it in a vid on my channel. The quarry was the second biggest in the world. The biggest was the Penrhyn quarry by Bethesda where Zip World now is. We've had a few landslides into the lakes so you were right not to risk a dip. Did you visit the bomb store while around Llanberis?

[@oliverpaul4937]

what an intresting and wunderful landscape

[@neildaniel8232]

I remember wandering round there as a 12 year old on a family holiday, well before it became a tourist attraction in the early 90's. A brilliant place to explore, must go back soon!

[@philpoole5670]

Great video fantastic views

[@mayadegodoy]

That's so amazing! I wonder how life used to be there some years ago. It must have been a pretty hard work. Thank you for showing us!

[@garethnorwood2084]

Another awesome video 👍👍

[@vickiehodges7333]

BEAUTIFUL, LOVED THE VIDEO.

[@beretta686100]

Awesome video , thank you

[@sheila3845]

Amazing

[@SteveSmith-qf3sk]

Fantastic

[@tartanspear]

Walked, explored and even climbed its slate rock. Always an interesting place, and always something new to discover. That very small building would’ve been the toilet, built on a hill side so the crap is washed down the hill. No blast shelter would be built so close to accommodation. Fantastic place.

[@regcook4087]

Listening to that music with headphones is just magic.!

[@SEEYAIAYE]

Incredible stuff mate, if I ever get to Wales I'll definitely check this place out. Keep it up.

[@marktownsend9333]

Excellent video 👍

[@coryfowler804]

thanks for another great show GOD BLESS b safe

[@rhys_griffr]

Brilliant video buddy. 👍🏻

[@Xfhjjkkkufxdxcvvsdx]

Awesome video the clips of the mine in action were an added bonus thanks for sharing I will be visiting shortly

[@lushnads]

Wow, your videos are always amazing but this was something else mate! Catching them mountain goats was awesome as well! Keep up the good work 😎👍

[@dave1secondago]

nice place that we went there a few yrs ago , and yes they should restore a few of the houses , maybe holiday lets or something

[@RealJefsteticsWorld]

Awesome explore bro!!!

[@davidtrice8307]

Realy engoy this video would like to visit this one day soon keep safe on your travels 😊

[@Shooting_With_A_Lens]

I love only living 30 minutes from this place I always take my drone up with me never gets boring

[@emmabh2166]

Amazing!!! Please go back 😍 I love wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stephaniemetts4788]

Absolutely love your videos Sir

[@stephaniemetts4788]

Can I please ask you something

[@angiew1841]

To make all those buildings in slate and so simple but beautiful and by hand is incredible, If I had been there I would have to pick up a bit of slate to make a house sign 😆

[@nickthomas181]

I know this place well 2005 i was down there looking for a job staying at the campsite in Llanberis. My wife txt me 13 years of marriage it's all over don't come back.Turns out best thing ever happened.....who new? Love your vlog,cheers!

[@sigridmccarty8598]

Wow. That's cold blooded. I got a phone 📱call at 1:30 A.M. to hear 👂being ordered by my husband to file for divorce. Coward couldn't face me. 😔

[@diharris2169]

Wow, I'm so happy this worked out the best thing for you. Living your best life now.

[@nickthomas181]

@@diharris2169 I am, Id be dead if Id of stayed I was an alcoholic soon as I got to Wales it was a heatwave living in a tent and above freezing by night so If id carry on drinking Id of needing the loo all night not easy in a tent and sleeping bag.So no choice but to stop drinking, strange how life works......

[@stevegreenwood7837]

What ?

[@ianmaddams9577]

@@nickthomas181 sounds like it worked out for the best mate . All the best for the future 👍🏻

[@lennydicko]

Wales is just amazing 🤩🥰🥰

[@barbhenderson4867]

The what you thought was a toilet is probably a shelter, used by walkers to stay out of all the rain they get in north Wales, my daughter has just moved from Blaenau Ffestiniog so I know the area well,great video xx

[@deepwoodguy2]

WOW, fantastic views, you were really high up... the mining of the slate, and deep water pond reminded me when i lived in Vermont, USA, where they still mine Granite, some of the old quarries are 100 feet from the collected water line.. Some people dive from the top into the 30 feet of water depth .. a missed dive and you are dead... Plus we have the rolling hills like those in Wales. Thanks for all the effort you put into this video..👍👍👍

[@elliottprice6084]

What a stunning video. The scenery was jaw dropping. Definitely a place for me to visit and take my camera

[@jamesadams8558]

I lived in Llanberis for many years , you needed to get even higher. You'd find the view a lot better. Keep up with the excellent vids. Great to watch.

[@jamesadams8558]

Also if you went on the other side of the valley you'd find the WW2 bomb storage site.