For almost 200 years, the northeastern region of Northampton County has been defined by the flat rocks miners pull out of the ground. The Slate Belt gets its name from the important roofing material ...

Plans have been submitted to extend the life of a 200-year-old quarry in North Wales. Ffestiniog Quarry, also known as Oakeley Quarry or Gloddfa Ganol Mine, is nestled in the heart of Blaenau ...

Vivian Quarry is perhaps the most popular slate crag in Wales due to its proximity to Llanberis and the vast selection of routes of all shapes and sizes. For many climbers Vivian Quarry acts as the ...