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Llanfair Slate Caverns

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Caves, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Richard Hoare / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Llanfair Slate Caverns are a disused slate mine on the coast road a couple of miles south of Harlech in Gwynedd, open to visitors. With a helmet and torch, you follow a self-guided route underground through a series of large chambers, some of them cathedral-like in scale, past the drill holes and ha...

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3 day, 7 overnight

Gwelfor Cottage, Harlech Cottage

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Gwynedd's coastal hills hold these old slate chambers just south of Harlech. Walkers reach the hillside entry by heading along the coastal road.

What type of place is Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Llanfair Slate Caverns is an underground historic mine attraction in North Wales.

When is the best time to visit Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Autumn months offer the ideal window because the big seasonal tour groups leave the area completely. Clear spring days also provide incredible visibility across Cardigan Bay when you emerge from the tunnels.

What can you do at Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Exploring the nine underground chambers lets you see the actual chisel scars left behind by old Welsh miners. People also love walking up to the elevated viewpoint to look straight down at Shell Island.

How long should I spend at Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Allocating about an hour provides plenty of time to wander through the dark passageways safely. Anyone wanting to combine the trip with a proper walk around the coastal hills should allow half a day.

Where do I park at Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Spaces for ten vehicles sit close to the entrance, providing three day and seven overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Llanfair Slate Caverns?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Llanfair Slate Caverns, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Llanfair Slate Caverns?
Gwelfor Cottage and Harlech Cottage provide two choices in the immediate vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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