Land For Sale £150,000
In an outstanding of natural beauty near Cadair Idris a unique Tourism opportunity
An attractive block of amenity land on site of a former slate quarry approximately 10.5 acres of land with potential for diversification options. The property affords Adventure Amenity opportunities overground and underground.
The area being noted as fantastic backdrop for ramblers, cyclists and bikers, Tourism is prime in the area being the gateway to Snowdonia and North Wales. Local attractions include the neighbouring King Arthur's Labyrinth within the village, The Centre for Alternative Technology, and Dyfi Osprey Project with the vibrant market town of Machynlleth with Railway Station, some 6 miles and Dolgellau 11 miles.
Situation
Corris is a popular location found 6 miles north of the historic town of Machynlleth, the ancient capital of Wales, amd lies on the west bank of the river Dulas, which here forms the county boundary between Gwynedd/Merionethshire and Powys/Montgomeryshire, Powys being to the east of the river.
The Afon Deri runs through the village before joining the Dulas. The modern A487 trunk road was built by the quarry owners in the 1840s and bypasses the village.
The area is known for its natural history and for its industrial heritage. The nearby Corris Craft Centre showcases the work of local craftspeople. Several former slate mines penetrate the hillsides. Two miles south of Corris is the Centre for Alternative Technology.
Directions
From Machynlleth pass over the Dyfi Bridge and proceed on the A470 for 6 miles. At Corris on the main A487, continue past the War Memorial and Kings Arthur Labrinyth. The access entrance to the site is above the road being the next left after the "Food Shack" layby.
The Site
The property is accessed from an inclined private track off the A487 trunk road. There is a a fabulous aspect of mountain ranges towards Cadair Idris from the property. This 10.5 Acre site includes some slate faces remaining on the terrain which produced slabs and roofing slate that was exported all over the world. Underground caverns that formed the old mine workings
Opportunities
Up until Covid 2020 in conjunction with the adjoining Braichgoch mine caverns, the underground caverns were included in a tourist trip conducted by "Corris Mine explorers" which was crowned "Best Experience in Mid Wales 2019/20". Adventurers being kitted up safety equipment including helmets, torches, clips, ropes and trips tailored in length and ability to the adventurers level of experience, were given a tour of of the safe areas of the mines. Subject to an annual mine engineers inspection and insurance backed this tourism line could be continued. The bottom cavern can also be exited by an entrance locally known as the "Foxhole" via a public footpath which adjoins the bottom part of the land.
Money Laundering
The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include: Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill.
Important Information
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make or give nor do we or our employees have the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Please contact the office before viewing the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and to confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
An attractive block of amenity land on site of a former slate quarry approximately 10.5 acres of land with potential for diversification options. The property affords Adventure Amenity opportunities overground and underground.
The area being noted as fantastic backdrop for ramblers, cyclists and bikers, Tourism is prime in the area being the gateway to Snowdonia and North Wales. Local attractions include the neighbouring King Arthur's Labyrinth within the village, The Centre for Alternative Technology, and Dyfi Osprey Project with the vibrant market town of Machynlleth with Railway Station, some 6 miles and Dolgellau 11 miles.
Situation
Corris is a popular location found 6 miles north of the historic town of Machynlleth, the ancient capital of Wales, amd lies on the west bank of the river Dulas, which here forms the county boundary between Gwynedd/Merionethshire and Powys/Montgomeryshire, Powys being to the east of the river.
The Afon Deri runs through the village before joining the Dulas. The modern A487 trunk road was built by the quarry owners in the 1840s and bypasses the village.
The area is known for its natural history and for its industrial heritage. The nearby Corris Craft Centre showcases the work of local craftspeople. Several former slate mines penetrate the hillsides. Two miles south of Corris is the Centre for Alternative Technology.
Directions
From Machynlleth pass over the Dyfi Bridge and proceed on the A470 for 6 miles. At Corris on the main A487, continue past the War Memorial and Kings Arthur Labrinyth. The access entrance to the site is above the road being the next left after the "Food Shack" layby.
The Site
The property is accessed from an inclined private track off the A487 trunk road. There is a a fabulous aspect of mountain ranges towards Cadair Idris from the property. This 10.5 Acre site includes some slate faces remaining on the terrain which produced slabs and roofing slate that was exported all over the world. Underground caverns that formed the old mine workings
Opportunities
Up until Covid 2020 in conjunction with the adjoining Braichgoch mine caverns, the underground caverns were included in a tourist trip conducted by "Corris Mine explorers" which was crowned "Best Experience in Mid Wales 2019/20". Adventurers being kitted up safety equipment including helmets, torches, clips, ropes and trips tailored in length and ability to the adventurers level of experience, were given a tour of of the safe areas of the mines. Subject to an annual mine engineers inspection and insurance backed this tourism line could be continued. The bottom cavern can also be exited by an entrance locally known as the "Foxhole" via a public footpath which adjoins the bottom part of the land.
Money Laundering
The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples include: Passport/Photo Driving Licence and a recent Utility Bill.
Important Information
Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make or give nor do we or our employees have the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Please contact the office before viewing the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and to confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
