near to Minffordd, Gwynedd, Wales
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The Stoney Path
After a descent over slippery rocks, the walking became easier on this stoney footpath.
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Garth Quarry
by Eirian Evans
Garth Quarry at Minffordd was opened in 1870 to produce granite setts for transport to developing towns and cities by the newly opened Cambrian Railways. The quarry now produces roadstone and railway ballast.
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Porthmadog : A487 Porthmadog Bypass
by Lewis Clarke
Looking along the A487.
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Outbuildings at Plas-newydd
Note the once substantial gate post, now collapsing.
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A487 approaching Garth Quarry
by John Firth
From just east of river bridge
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Mouldering remains
by Dewi
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A view towards Snowdon from Minffordd
by John Lucas
With Y Garth quarry in the foreground.
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Afon Glaslyn, near Penrhyndeudraeth
The river is still 'tidal' at this point, backed up by Madocks' sluice gates at Porthmadog when the tide comes in on the seaward side. Moel y Gest is in the background.
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Field drain
These low lying fields are criss-crossed with drains that feed into the Afon Glaslyn.
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Minffordd Quarry |
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Y Garth from A487
by John Firth
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Path Across the Levels
Prior to the construction of 'The Cob' embankment, at nearby Porthmadog, some 200 years ago, this grassed area would have been under sea level. The area is crossed by drainage ditches, and the raised bank ensures that the walk,... (more)
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