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Hidden in Wales lies a creepy village that's completely abandoned. The Welsh village once had a strong mining community but today, there aren't any people who live there. Cwmorthin, Gwynedd, Wales, had inhabitants since the 11th century, but as the slate industry fell apart, everyone soon left.

Since the 1940s, the town has been abandoned, leaving several houses and a slate quarry to fall into ruin. Now, only hikers stumble across the remainder of what was once people's beloved home. Cwmorthin quarry was a slate quarry west of the village of Tanygrisiau, north Wales. Quarrying on the site started in 1810 and in 1860 it was connected to the Ffestiniog Railway. The quarry is situated 1,100 feet southeast of Cwmorthin Slate Mine Entrance.

The village is located on a route which is popular with walkers and hikers who enjoy seeing it while exploring its stunning surrounding countryside.

One well-trodden path goes through Cwmorthin Quarry, Moelfryn Quarry, and Llyn Stwlan Circular. The challenging hike is a 9.5km circular route through Eryri National Park (Snowdonia).

Wellness Walks says: "It's a beautiful place with a stream, mountains, waterfalls and some interesting mining history as well."

You'll also see Cwmorthin Waterfall which is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a break while on your hike.

One person who walked the route on All Trails said: "Great route with lovely variation of surfaces underfoot. Takes quite a while to get out of the town if you park at the trail head but lovely if you have time.

"The first viewpoint as you crest the hill is arguably better than the one at the very top of the walk. The waterfalls and pools are gorgeous."

Within the ruins, you'll be able to spot an Independent chapel, known as Capel Tiberias, which can be seen north west of the old cottages.

According to reports, in autumn 2013 an urgent appeal was launched after structural engineers advised that the last chimney standing, of the five along the slate-built row, was at risk of imminent collapse.

By December more than £3,000 had been donated by local residents and organisations, enabling the chimney to be preserved while other funds were sought for longer-term conservation of the ruins.

The eerie village is a spot that's worth looking into if you're planning a hike in Snowdonia.