The Glasdir Copper Trail
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Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 1.8 km | 123 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
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Hazards:
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Craig y Ganllwyd - 1.9km
- Hafod-fraith - 2.2km
- Moel Gwynfynydd - 2.4km
- Bryn Merllyn - 2.7km
- Craig Aberserw - 2.8km
Places Nearby:
- Penrhos Bothy - 3.5km
- Llyn Hywel Wild Camp - 6.0km
- Llyn Morwynion Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Du (Rhinog Fawr) Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Twr Glas Wild Camp - 8.2km
The Glasdir Copper Trail Details
Very easy woodland ramble in the Coed y Brenin forest park.
From the FC Website:
“The walk takes you through the old copper mine of Glasdir where copper was mined from 1852 to 1914. It was here that the owner Alexander Elmore patented a method of extracting copper from the ore using oil flotation. This method is still used World wide today. There are a number of flights of steps on this walk. Please take care not to stray from the paths as the old works are dangerous.”
There’s a Free MP3 available via the link as well.
The Route
Click here for a printable map and guide from the Forestry Commission website.
Dave Roberts
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