Nature venue
Parys Mountain
50 locals recommend
Location
B5111
Amlwch, Wales
Tips from locals
Visit the mountain which was a copper mine and marvel at the colours of the landscape.
Parys Mountain is one of Anglesey’s must-visit locations! There is a network of walks around the weird landscape of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain. A sight not to be missed is the spectacular Great Opencast – shaped by miners using nothing more than picks, shovels and gunpowder! There is a level walk around the top of the Great Opencast and a viewing area with a stunning panorama that shows off the excavation’s amazing colours - an artist’s palette of reds, oranges, pinks, browns, purples, blacks, greens, yellows, and greys. Distance from Hendre Wen: 35 minute drive.
Parys Mountain is one of Anglesey’s must-visit locations! There is a network of walks around the weird landscape of the ancient copper mine at Parys Mountain. A sight not to be missed is the spectacular Great Opencast – shaped by miners using nothing more than picks, shovels and gunpowder! There i…
Amlwch. Further details on Facebook. Lovely scenery of the historic copper mines, one of the finest in the world. Great footpath and local knowledge boards along the walk.
There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mines in the world. The unique landscape of Parys Mountain has to be seen to be believed - a swathe of peaks and troughs in every shade of yellow, brown and orange imaginable. In the 18th century, people came from all over the UK to dig for copper, prompting what came to be know as the Welsh Copper Rush. The visitor centre tells the stories of those that worked here in often dangerous conditions.
There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mines in the world. The unique landscape of Parys Mountain has to be seen to be believed - a swathe of peaks and troughs in every shade of yellow, brown and orange imaginable. In the 18th centu…