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Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Mary Cutts on Jul 17, 2023, 09:02 PM
Hi All

This is my first trip I’m posting on the Forum... If anyone feels like a nice chilled walk about on Saturday 22nd July 2023 (to compliment the trip to Cwfty on Sunday  :lol:) you’re welcome to join me on an explore of Penarth Slate Quarry for a few hours.

Meet at the parking at 10:30am
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fb5AFN91iHEPcXRA6

Penarth Slate Mine
This is the little brother to the mighty Slate mine of Moel Fferna and contains the same magnificent seabed ceiling as well as a splendid circuit of chambers. Easy to navigate, this sumptuous underground delight is on two levels and contains one of the most photographed slate inclines in North Wales.

Location : Penarth Slate Mine
Meet Place : A5 near Llidiart y Parc, Grid ref: SJ310 432
Requirements : Wellies, helmet, lamp, gloves. - Walking clothes are fine, just might get a bit slate dusty.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Gareth Stonely on Jul 17, 2023, 09:14 PM
Kerry, Jess and i should be up for this trip
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Gregory Collins on Jul 18, 2023, 10:12 PM
Sounds good.  I would like to come along for this one.  Done Garreg Boeth several times so I'll give that a miss and do Penarth instead.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Paul Warrand on Jul 19, 2023, 08:06 PM
I can't make it I'm afraid hopefully next time
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Owen on Jul 20, 2023, 10:04 PM
Hi, I'm new to caving & mine exploration
Would I be alright to join you?

Thanks.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Jeremy Jones on Jul 20, 2023, 10:41 PM
I'm in for Penarth on Saturday.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Mary Cutts on Jul 20, 2023, 11:56 PM
[quote="Oz2099" post=45522]Hi, I'm new to caving & mine exploration
Would I be alright to join you?

Thanks.[/quote]

Absolutely, it's a great novice trip.
Have you got a helmet and lamp/ headtorch? I may struggle to get any club ones for this trip.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Owen on Jul 21, 2023, 12:49 AM
Thanks!
Yes I've got a helmet & headtorch from work, I'm not sure if they're suitable, they're both made by petzl.
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Mary Cutts on Jul 21, 2023, 12:58 AM
[quote="Oz2099" post=45525]Thanks!
Yes I've got a helmet & headtorch from work, I'm not sure if they're suitable, they're both made by petzl.[/quote]

They should be fine
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Gareth Stonely on Jul 21, 2023, 11:51 AM
I'll bring a spare club lid/lamp just in case
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: David R on Jul 21, 2023, 01:55 PM
I can come along and make this trip. Do you have what3words parking location please?
Title: Sat 22nd July - Penarth Walk About
Post by: Mary Cutts on Jul 21, 2023, 01:58 PM
[quote="neo" post=45530]I can come along and make this trip. Do you have what3words parking location please?[/quote]

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