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Alex Foxfield
October 22, 2025
This is a historic mining site, with activity dating back to the Bronze Age. The 18th century was its heyday, with silver, zinc and lead all being mined here. It's also the site where the Banc Ty'nddôl sun-disc was discovered in 2002. Over 4,000 years old, this gold disc is the earliest such artefact ever unearthed in Wales.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Cwmystwyth mines
4.0
(3)
12
hikers
17.2km
04:59
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
3.0
(1)
6
hikers
5.14km
01:29
130m
120m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
4
hikers
17.3km
04:58
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 230 m
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