Minera Quarry Nature Reserve — Attraction in Minera

Really nice place to come anytime of year. Brilliant for walking the dogs or just to come and get away from the world for an hour. There is a real quiet to the place and a feeling of isolation. The landscape has a strange ancient look and feel about it the further you get into the nature reserve. A big plus are the views over Wrexham which are outstanding. The remains of the area's industrial history are also interesting to have a look around. If you can get access to the disused quarry then there are some fantastic fossils to be found but be warned there are some very high drops that are not protected so it's not advisable to take young children or dogs off their leads into this area.There is a good sized carpark and access is good. There is a small portion of single track road that needs to be navigated but it doesn't pose...

This could be a great place to visit. We visited it on a Thursday afternoon and found there were no signs, story boards, restoration work, staff or even any other visitors. Most of the former buildings, stonework, etc. were covered in overgrowth which limited what you can see, and you can't venture past the barriers for your own safety. Some of the barriers were fallen which gave it a derelict feel which made me wonder if we should have been there. The place had a similar vibe to a Welsh version of "The...

What a hidden treasure. The site is much bigger than you'd expect and is redolent of centuries of mining history and evidence of all the mineral layers laid down over millennia. We went in winter, so no wild flowers, but it was still a good walk, and lovely to...