Snailbeach


The former lead- and silver-mining village of Snailbeach is littered with intriguing, rusting machinery relics. You can download a self-guided trail from the website of the Bog Centre tourist office to explore the site, or reserve ahead for guided tours (waterproof footwear required) that take you into the mine.


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