Mines

Box Mine

One of the largest stone mines in the UK – offering miles of underground workings and connections to secret military establishments…

Balls Green Mine

A small mine that’s easy to navigate

Blakeney Mine

Small stone mine hidden under the hills of the Forest of Dean  

Upper Balls Green Mine

Slide down a small hole in the rock face to access the tunnels of Upper Balls Green Mine

Lower Balls Green Mine

An old minecart and crab winch makes this small mine a worthy visit

Brown’s Folly Mine

Located below Brown’s Folly Tower, this mine is great for explorers looking for a greater navigational challenge

Swan Mine

Small when compared to the nearby Box Mine, but Swan Mine makes an excellent trip for anyone looking for simple yet interesting

Wigpool Iron Mine

Numerous entrances around Wigpool Nature Reserve will take you down into the multiple levels of this Forest of Dean iron mine

Maenofferen Slate Mine

Descend down a seemingly endless shaft to experience the sheer scale of the historic slate mining industry in North Wales

Westbury Brook Iron Mine

Perhaps working in the iron stained mud of Westbury Brook was the 19th century version of getting a nice orange tan

Noxon Park Iron Mine

Long tunnels. Open caverns. Flooded passages. Noxon Park is one of my favourites

Old Ham Iron Mine

Experience deep-level caving by taking a guided trip through this extensive mine complex

Lydbrook Mine

Small and simple Forest of Dean stone mine

Croesor Slate Mine

A mine for thrill seekers. How far are you willing to go?