We
can tailor a walk to almost itinerary, even offering specialist
tours looking at the Geology or Industrial History of The Copper
Kingdom. We are equally at home arranging specialist academic tours
as we are arranging a pub trip telling the story of Amlwch, we can
cater for all tastes! We can also arrange Welsh language only tours
on request. If you would like to enquire about a specialist tour
or would prefer to book a private tour for yourself or a group,
please contact us with your requirements, click here
to get to our contact form.
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Our
core tours though are our Copper Kingdom walks, designed to help
you discover through the stunning surroundings, extraordinary colours
and lively, informative commentary the true wonder of the Copper
Kingdom story. When you join us for a walk you can be assured of
a tour that will enlighten, enthrall and entertain...
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utterly amazing walk through 4000 years of history. As you experience
the colours, the sights and the truly awe-inspiring scale of
the place your guide will tell you the stories of its life and
times. Hold in your hand a genuine Bronze
Age stone hammer as you gaze |
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the extraordinary abyss of the Great Opencast, Anglesey's 'Grand
Canyon'. You'll hear how the miners were forced to bid against
each other for the right to work, how they lived and worked,
blasted and dug. How every ounce of copper was won by hand,
and then went on to help fire the Industrial evolution and even
to plate Nelsons flagship,The Victory, at the battle of Trafalgar.
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| How
to Book: |
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of The Copper Mountain are held every Sunday, Tuesday
and Thursday throughout the Summer. We meet at 10.00 am
and 2.00pm at the Heritage Trail sign in the mountain
car park |
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tour takes approx 2 hours, though there will be plenty
of stops for rests and to admire the views! |
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tour
costs 3.50 per person. To be sure of your place please
pre-book by calling the number below, using our online
enquiry form here or by purchasing
a ticket from the Sail Loft Centre in Amlwch Port. |
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Note:
the mountain paths are fairly rough in places, so strong
footwear is highly recommended. |
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to this place though is the story and the memory of the famous
'Copper Ladies'
. The formidable women who every day pounded the ore by hand,
yet still kept hearth and home. |
| Don't
forget to bring your camera, your friends back home will never
believe what you've seen! |
| Did
You Know? |
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miners were even paid with the Mines own special money? |
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| Walking
round the beautiful sleepy little harbour of Amlwch Ports inner quay
it's hard to imagine the noise and industry of its past. It's history
as one of the busiest ports in Wales made all the more remarkable
by the fact that it was never meant to be a port at all! |
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unusual harbour walls enclose a port with a rich history. The ships
from its yards were some of the finest ever built, its quays teemed
with sailors and dockers, as tons of ore sailed out and tons of coal,
timber and tobacco sailed in. The hub of a trade between Wales, Ireland
and England and further still to the distant Americas. This peaceful
place has seen it all! |
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your tour you can explore the extraordinary story of the port through
the eyes of your guide. Hear the tales of the sailors and the sail
makers, hear about the tobacco trade and the copper trade, the ingenious
buildings and the shipyards. Even the modern users of the Port, the
fishermen and Mersey Pilots. |
| How
to Book: |
| Tours
of The Port are held every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday throughout
the Summer. We meet at 10.00am and 2.00pm in the Sail Loft Centre. |
| The walk
takes approx 1 hour plus a tour of the Sail Loft exhibition
itself |
| The
tour costs
3.00 per person. To be sure of your place please pre-book by
calling the number below, using our online enquiry form here
or by purchasing a ticket from the Sail Loft Centre in Amlwch
Port. |
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| An
essential part of your tour is the Sail Loft Heritage Centre, home
to a permanent exhibition of pictures and artifacts from the mountain
and the port. It also has gift shop and Cafe with a selection of quality
teas, coffees and outstanding cakes! |
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