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Remains of the aerial ropeway that brought copper ore down from the mine in Cwm Bychan near Beddgelert to the processing mill. Production ceased c1930 and the pylons have remained safe from scrapmen ever since due to the remoteness of the site.

Remains of the aerial ropeway that brought copper ore down from the mine in Cwm Bychan near Beddgelert to the processing mill. Production ceased c1930 and the pylons have remained safe from scrapmen ever since due to the remoteness of the site. The mound behind is one of the mine waste tips.

Remains of the aerial ropeway that brought copper ore down from the mine in Cwm Bychan near Beddgelert to the processing mill. Production ceased c1930 and the pylons have remained safe from scrapmen ever since due to the remoteness of the site.

The remains of the barracks and dressing shelters high up above Cwm Pennant at Prince of Wales Quarry.

Derelict barracks and dressing shelters on two levels of Prince of Wales Quarry give a somewhat prehistoric feel to the place.