This may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Today, there are miles of tunnels navigating deep within the hill, a relic from the industrial past. I know that the tunnels come very close to the castle and because of the gradient of the hill all floors could lead into them.
What was the need for a connection to the mining levels is unclear. The time of the castle's construction was at the end of the long Napoleonic War (1793 - 1815), perhaps the threat of French invasion was still in the minds of the castle occupants. Maybe the tunnels provided a hidden escape route that could have led them far away into The Great Castle wood or even the adjoining hill of Tan y Gopa to safety. 
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Pat, Old Colwyn
My uncle Bob was driving home one night past the castle grounds when he saw a man running ahead of him. As he drew level with the man he was surprised and more than a bit scared to find that the man stayed alongside the car, even though he was going at a good 40mph - which got a lot faster as he took fright - but didn't shake him off until he got clear of that stretch of road. Very odd - he hadn't been drinking, either.
Thu Feb 26 08:22:17 2009
Ann Bond
Gwrych castle was lovely in its hey day as I remember it in the 60s as I went up with the local school at the time. With its marble stairs and red carpet plus the train there which isn't there any more. Not sure about the track though. Yes have heard about the ghost there plus tunnels too.
Mon Sep 1 09:57:34 2008
P Jenkins
I am so pleased to see the progress being made at Gwrych Castle. As a long term supporter of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust (gwrychtrust.co.uk), I am following the progress of the castle's restoration very closely and well done to the trust for working so diligently in their support to the castle and the consequent developments as a hotel. An excellent effort and I am sure the Gwrych Trust will keep up their determination until the last brick is in place and we can once again visit this fantastic location.
Fri Jun 6 08:04:38 2008
Ian Hughes, Connah's Quay
Hi everybody I was a resident in the summer 1972 while restoration work was being carried out, spooky no quite yes!
Thu Dec 8 07:33:53 2005
Dom and James
We discovered the castle after walking all the way round the hill. We also managed to gat down the grand staircase and throughout most of the rooms. At no point did we feel spooked or sense the slightest paranormal activity.
Thu Aug 11 20:39:49 2005
amy leeds
really scary people
Tue May 17 21:04:22 2005
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Fri Dec 3 11:09:02 2004
W, Lancashire
I think that the tunnels were an escape route into the mines, but you don't want your enemy to follow you so what's the point unless of course you have a device in place to collapse your escape tunnel after you have passed, thus disabling the pursuit of your enemy...This may be why the tunnel cannot be found!
Sat Nov 20 01:44:47 2004
James Sinclair, Liverpool
Me and my mates went on the corridor by the marble staircase and we saw a white figure hanging from a post.
Wed May 26 16:29:28 2004
Steven Williams from Abergele
I love the sites around the castle. I go there nearly every day. I love the pathway around the castle.
Mon May 10 18:06:54 2004
Steven Williams jr from Abergele
I was with my mates in Gwrych Castle. We go there nearly every day and one week we went down the grand staircase on a Saturday and I saw the lady grey 3 times. Two days later I went to the castle again with my mates and I saw the lady grey for the forth time in one week. PS When I went to the castle with my mate I heard the headless horseman.
Mon May 10 17:55:22 2004
Simon Roberts from MOLD
My friends and I camped near here and we saw a fox run down a hole. We shone the torch down and could just about see there was a passageway there, about 3 foot below it. There was a smell of pesticide down there but we thought nothing of it.
Tue May 4 15:58:46 2004
Pat from Abergele
Gwrych is beautiful. It such a shame it has fallen down. I have joined the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, www.gwrychtrust.co.uk, and I encourage others to do so also.
Mon Jan 12 14:43:05 2004
Paul Riley from Merseyside
Alright all, did an investigation at Gwrych castle at dusk on the 4th Oct this year 2003. I certainly felt spooked. Couldn't believe it when we got the photos back, about half of them have paranormal activity present/orbs/apparitions. Lots of activity in the field of corpses. Anyway great site.
Sun Nov 2 21:40:55 2003
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