Rhosydd - A Ffestiniog Slate Quarry


Photo Gallery page 1


From Tan y Grisiau along Cwmorthin to Rhosydd.

The path leads through part of the derelict Cwmorthin Quarry.


cwmorthin cottages

"Cwmorthin Cottages" which was built as the barracks for Cwmorthin Quarry.


The cottages are dwarfed by slate waste tips.


Looking across Llyn Cwmorthin at the ruins of Cwmorthin Quarry.

cwmorthin quarry


The Cwmorthin tips extend out into the lake.


llyn cwmorthin

Looking up Cwmorthin with the lake in the foreground.
The path to Rhosydd and tramway route to Conglog Quarry are on the left.


tramway rail

A relic of the Conglog Quarry tramway - old sleepers and a section of rail.



rhosydd chapel

Recent views of Rhosydd Chapel, showing the roof in ruins.



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