Castle-an-dinas Tungsten Mine
A tungsten mine was opened at Castle-an-Dinas during the first half of the 20th Century when tungsten was needed by the military. The mine closed in 1950 as tungsten could be imported cheaply from the USA after WW2. An aerial ropeway (also known as a "blondin") was supported by platforms cut into the ramparts of the fort, and was removed in 1974. This was used to transport ore from the mine down the hill to the processing area near Denis Farm. The scrubby area both above and below the track is dotted with open mineshafts so it is extremely wise to stick to the track and paths, and particularly to avoid entering any fenced-off areas however large the blackberries.
Mentioned in walks
- Castle-an-dinas and Menalhyl valley (5.8 mile walk)
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