Underground Adventure in Snowdonia

5.0 (35 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation

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35 reviews

5.0

Underground Adventure in Snowdonia — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Underground Adventure in Snowdonia, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is an authentic experience exploring an abandoned mine, with various optional challenges; involving climbing, an abseil, a tyrolean (short zipline) and a short boat crossing.

There isn't anything artificial about this trip with the addition of safety anchors being the only changes you'll find in the mine, where necessary, as such, it is most similar to caving with the only lights being those on your headtorches (provided).

This is the perfect family adventure, Stag/Hen do activity and couple challenge.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Activities Wales

Ages: Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We only provide use of safety equipment such as Helmets, Headtorches, Harnesses and Layards. All personal equipment must be brought with you or requested 48 hours beforehand.

Not included

Not included: We do not provide any form of clothing, please bring your own waterproofs and warm clothes.
Not included: We do not provide Wellies as standard. We can provide Wellies if requested 48 hours beforehand.

Itinerary

Explore an abandoned underground slate mine following the old quarryman's footsteps, with various optional challenges along the way, including; climbing, an abseil, a short tyrolean/ zipline and a short boat crossing. All of which can be avoided by scrambling around. This is an authentic experience with the only changes to the mine being the addition of safety anchors where necessary, as such, it is most similar to caving with the only lights being those on your headtorches (provided). There will be options to learn about history and processes that created these caverns and tunnels, for those that are interested. If you've been underground before, get in touch, we have a number of underground adventures to keep you coming back for more. This activity is very popular with families and school groups, but we also guide a number of couples and adult groups. There is about a 30minute walk up hill to approach this mine and at the end of the trip you'll emerge near the top of the mountain and hopefully have lovely views walking down. All under 18's must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Stop 1
Snowdonia-Eryri National Park
Snowdonia National Park
North Wales
Betws-y-Coed
Blaenau Ffestiniog

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This activity is located just outside of Betws y Coed. A google maps link to the meeting point will be sent once your booking has been confirmed. This is the closest place to mine with parking & mobile signal. From here there is a 15 minute drive in your own vehicle to get to the activity location.

End point

This activity is located just outside of Betws y Coed. A google maps link to the meeting point will be sent once your booking has been confirmed. This is the closest place to mine with parking & mobile signal. From here there is a 15 minute drive in your own vehicle to get to the activity location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.