Minera Lead Mines and Quarry Walk
This circular walk visits the Minera Lead Mines and the Minera Quarry North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve near Wrexham.
The reserve includes colourful grassland, woodland and several interesting plant species. There's centuries of mining history and evidence of mineral layers laid down over millions of years.
It's also great for wildlife with butterflies fluttering around the wildflowers and birds such as spotted flycatcher, redstart, tawny owls and blackcap to look out for in the woodland areas.
The walk starts at the car park at the Minera Lead Mines Country Park. The park gives a fascinating glimpse into the industrial past of the beautiful Clywedog Valley. There's an interesting musuem with a restored beam engine house, winding engine and boiler houses. You can then follow a track north west along the dismantled railway to the quarry.
After exploring the quarry you head south to climb to Eclusham Mountain and visit more of the Minera Lead Mines.
To continue your walking in the area you can head south west to visit World's End where there's more fascinating geology and wonderful scenery to enjoy.
Postcode
LL11 3DU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsMinera Lead Mines and Quarry Ordnance Survey Map 
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Minera Lead Mines and Quarry Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Tyn-Y-Capel Inn is located on the eastern side of the reserve. You can find them at postcode LL11 3DA.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The Clywedog Trail runs along the River Clywedog from King's Mills to the country park. You could follow the trail south east to visit Erddig Hall and Country Park. The historic 18th century hall includes a splendid 1,200-acre estate with miles of riverside paths and woodland trails. You can also visit Nant Mill where there's another country park with a visitor centre named after the historic corn mill located at the site.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Minera Lead Mines, near to Coedpoeth, Wrexham/Wrecsam, Great Britain. Restored engine house on Meadows Shaft.
Limestone Quarry, Minera. Extensive quarry and lime workings north of Hafod farm
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Next door to the Bank of six large limestone kilns (completed c 1850) at Chwarel y Mwynglawdd (Minera Quarry). According to David Kitching in 2005 "These kilns are in good condition and are an excellent example of nineteenth century commercial lime production units."
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The Meadow Shaft at Minera Lead Mines Country Park, Wrexham, Cymru (Wales); 2022 40
