Croesor Quarry is a large underground slate mine in north Wales which was served by Croesor Tramway. It has a single adit in the hillside and ceased operation after a hundred years in 1930 having produced 11,000 tonnes of finished slate annually at its peak.



70 foot abseil into the mine





I must own up to popping the dinghy :blush but hey ho, what did i care i was across!!



Manx on the first bridge o death,






Manx can be seen on the far side waiting to drop down into the boat.



Ship Ahoy. Manx sets sail.



Huge incline.



Counterweight



Wheels at the top of the incline



Incline



Nearly there.



Done it!