Minera, meaning ore mine, has been worked for lead since Roman times. And so has the heather covered Minera Mountain where disused waggonways make easy paths for walkers.
LOCATION: 4 miles west of Wrexham
START: Minera Lead Mines on B5426, signed from A525 in Coedpoeth
Grid ref: SJ276509 Postcode: LL113DU
DISTANCE: 4 miles
GRADE: Moderate
TIME: 2.5 hours
MAP: Explorer - Wrexham & Llangollen Landranger 117
NOTE: Visitor Centre only open in summer
REFRESHMENTS: Pack a flask
EN ROUTE: Esclusham, New Brighton
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News