Remains of the Dolgarrog Dam Disaster
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The worst flood disaster in Welsh history might have been a lot worse if it had not happened on movie night.

šŸ“œ Memorial site of the 1925 Dolgarrog Dam disaster in Wales.
šŸ” Commemorates a catastrophic engineering failure that led to new safety laws.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Witness the remains of the Eigiau dam and massive boulders.
šŸš¶ Explore a memorial walk tracing the flood's path.
šŸ“š Learn about a pivotal event in British dam safety history.
šŸžļø Experience a landscape of destruction and recovery.

Why Avoid

šŸš— Access to the dam requires driving on steep, narrow, winding single track roads.
šŸš¶ The rough path to the dam has stiles.
āš ļø Signs warn of unpredictable water flows due to hydroelectric operations.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Parking available near the memorial in Dolgarrog village.
šŸ…æļø Small car park near the dam is often busy with walkers on weekends.

Last updated 28 days ago

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