Waterwheels at Silver Mountain Experience
Waterwheels at Silver Mountain Experience
Watermill
A traditional Welsh water-powered metal mine, which worked between 1745 and 1910. This mine produced ores of silver-lead and zinc, transported by sea to South Wales for smelting. Several examples of waterwheels and water-powered machinery are displayed. Underground tours.
Location
Grid reference:
SN 732 809
Town/city: Aberystwyth
OS sheet:
135
Postcode: SY23 3AB
Geocode: @52.411612, -3.864731 Open in Map
On A44, at Ponterwyd about 11 miles E of Aberystwyth. Look for brown signs.
Contact
Do you own or look after this mill? Contact us
Opening Times:
Throughout the year, daily, 10am to 4pm.
During late-May bank holiday weekend and from July 20th to September 1st, daily 10am to 4pm.
See website for details.
Additional Information:
Silver Mountain Experience incorporating Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine. Rock and mineral shop. Tea and coffee shop.