One of the largest stone mines in the UK – offering miles of underground workings and connections to secret military establishments…
 
 
A small mine that’s easy to navigate
 
 
Small stone mine hidden under the hills of the Forest of Dean  
 
 
Slide down a small hole in the rock face to access the tunnels of Upper Balls Green Mine
 
 
 
An old minecart and crab winch makes this small mine a worthy visit
 
 
Located below Brown’s Folly Tower, this mine is great for explorers looking for a greater navigational challenge
 
 
Small when compared to the nearby Box Mine, but Swan Mine makes an excellent trip for anyone looking for simple yet interesting
 
 
Numerous entrances around Wigpool Nature Reserve will take you down into the multiple levels of this Forest of Dean iron mine
 
 
 
Descend down a seemingly endless shaft to experience the sheer scale of the historic slate mining industry in North Wales
 
 
Perhaps working in the iron stained mud of Westbury Brook was the 19th century version of getting a nice orange tan
 
 
Long tunnels. Open caverns. Flooded passages. Noxon Park is one of my favourites
 
 
Experience deep-level caving by taking a guided trip through this extensive mine complex
 
 
 
Small and simple Forest of Dean stone mine
 
 
A mine for thrill seekers. How far are you willing to go?