Mynydd Gwefru – Electric Mountain

Set against a magnificent backdrop of towering mountains and magnificent scenery Electric Mountain is First Hydro Company’s Visitor centre in Llanberis. The power station its self provides, energy on a short burst basis to cope with high demand points in the electricity supply.

It’s split level layout contains a gift shop and café and is the starting point for the tour of Dinorwig Power Station.
From the centre a First Hydro bus will transport visitors to the Power Station itself. Descending deep inside ancient Elidir mountain’s labyrinth of dark and imposing tunnels, visitors will experience one of man’s greatest engineering achievements.

Admission to the centre is free, there is a charge for the hour long tour of Dinorwig Power Station, a stunning tour to be experienced if at all possible.

OPENING TIMES FOR ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN CENTRE

Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec 5 days a week (Wed – Sun) 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr, May, Sep, Oct 7 days a week 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Jun, Jul, Aug 7 Days a week 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

TOURS OF DINORWIG POWER STATION

Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Advanced booking only (minimum numbers apply)

Jun, Jul Aug Tours available daily
Advanced booking advised

CHARGES FOR TOUR

Adult £7.00, Child £3.50, OAP £5.50, FAMILY TICKET (2 + 2) £17.00