Details
Sitting in the shadow of the dam at the southern end of Llyn Clywedog Reservoir, Bryntail’s buildings illuminate a time when this tranquil spot was a bustling site of industry. During the 19th century this was a noisy, smoky place as lead was extracted and processed, before being transported to nearby Llanidloes and shipped down the River Severn.
Bryntail closed in 1884 as the local mining boom came to an end. The remains that still stand include crushing houses, ore bins, roasting ovens, smithy and the mine manager's office.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm
Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January
Prices
Free entry
Address
Van,
Llanidloes,
Powys,
SY18 6NU
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 914868 Lat: 52.46859 Long: -3.59894
At foot of the Clywedog dam off the B4518, 3 miles (4.8km) north-west of Llanidloes.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 12 miles from Caersws station
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Regional Tourist Board Member
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed