Hidden in an abandoned slate quarry in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park lies a "secret swimming spot". The Blue Lake is located near Fairbourne, Gwynedd and is described as a "hidden gem" by ...

Since the Gwynedd slate quarry closed in 1960 ... Those who have dived into the lake’s depth say it’s like visiting an abandoned world where the clock stopped ticking 65 years ago.

Vivian Quarry is perhaps the most popular slate crag in Wales due to its proximity to Llanberis ... in 1969 it left behind a wasteland of vast proportions. The entire area was abandoned for years and ...

Dinorwig slate quarries gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2018 ... and walkers and runners wander amongst the abandoned history, from rows of barrack buildings built for labourers who stayed ...

COIMBATORE: Residents of Madukkarai allege that the municipality is dumping waste in abandoned quarries in the town, and voiced concerns of health hazards. They recalled that the local body had in ...

Since the Gwynedd slate quarry closed in 1960, rain and underwater springs have ... Those who have dived into the lake’s depth say it’s like visiting an abandoned world where the clock stopped ticking ...