Take the path on the left and follow it to the coast. Then turn right and follow the coastal path
We're now passing the entrance to one of the area's largest former coal mines, the Michael Colliery. On September 9, 1967, a devastating underground fire broke out, trapping miners. Alarms were raised, and in the chaos, miners formed human chains, grabbing onto belts or each other to guide their way to safety. Despite a 36-hour rescue effort, nine miners tragically died, and three bodies were never recovered. The disaster led to the mine’s closure, the loss of 2,000 jobs, and left a lasting impact on the local community.
As you go around the trail, tap the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrows to move between points. The picture at the top of the page is shows you where you should be.
If the map does not show your current position when you click “Show My Location” , check your phone browser setting and allow Location.
If there’s more than one of you with a smartphone, you can use the What3Words app to help you navigate. It’s free to download – type in the what3words location, tap “use compass” and it will help you find your way. Though remember, this will point to the exact location, not necessarily following the right path, so use the map on each page to help you.
