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Cave and Mine Exploring => Trips and Events => Topic started by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 16, 2023, 09:21 AM

Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 16, 2023, 09:21 AM
UCET TRIP ADVISOR

Hiya All,


Here are the details for our next Thursday night trip;


Location : Ogof Nadolig (Christmas Cave!)

Meet Place : Cilcain Bridge

Meet Date : Thursday 19th October 2023

Meet Time : 6:30pm-6:45pm

Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, (harness/tails optional)

Link to Parking at Cilcain Bridge: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BzhvGEUvyuuhyAaw8

After meeting here, it is best to car share to the next meet point.
(Limited to 4-5 cars MAX)

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.1813108,-3.223872,3a,75y,112.16h,76.15t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spGUMsswFvZW19xmKcWQiyg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en-GB&entry=ttu

(Drive down the bridle path â€" parking is very close to the end of the lane past the farm. We DO have permission from the farm to use the road and the parking)


Notes : This cave is “squeezy”. Descent is by a 10 foot maypole ladder, there is a flat out crawl of around 30 feet and a rope assisted descent down a pot of, around 15 feet at 45 degrees then 10 feet vertical. This is usually done with a “flying angel” but you can clip on with “down gear” if you want. If you are in doubt, please ask on the forum.

- It is suggested that we may lifeline individuals down here, so we will bring the lifeline kit just in case.


Suitable for novices with some experience.


If you do fancy coming, please could you let us know by posting to the forum. No worries if you don’t know.



Thanks !



See you soon…..

Kieran W (Trip Organiser)
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 16, 2023, 09:23 AM
I'll be there
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Monica Read on Oct 16, 2023, 01:32 PM
I'll be there

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Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 16, 2023, 08:14 PM
I’ll be there. We will also be doing lower series for some people
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Steve on Oct 16, 2023, 11:22 PM
I’ll be doing lower series
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: JonJoyce on Oct 17, 2023, 08:58 AM
I will be there. Will bring the pile of BCA cards for the new members.
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Gareth Stonely on Oct 17, 2023, 12:01 PM
I'll be there, plan on doing the lower series as I've never done it.
Do you need any kit picking up from the stores for it?
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 17, 2023, 12:38 PM
I have no idea Gaz, never done any of it before so hoping someone is with me for it
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 17, 2023, 02:45 PM
Josh & Mark confirmed
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 17, 2023, 03:34 PM
[quote="Stones" post=46211]I'll be there, plan on doing the lower series as I've never done it.
Do you need any kit picking up from the stores for it?[/quote]

Just needs a small sling and an electron, I’ll bring both
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Richard Timms on Oct 17, 2023, 07:21 PM
Hopefully I'll be there :)
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: JohnE on Oct 18, 2023, 01:32 PM
Lara, Toby & I are keen. We'll probably meet you at the secondary parking as its a short walk for us.
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Mark Evans on Oct 18, 2023, 02:00 PM
Count me in please  :)
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Josh95robinson on Oct 18, 2023, 04:26 PM
Mhoirbheinn will be in attendance also

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Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Karen Moore on Oct 18, 2023, 05:43 PM
I’m hoping to make it if I finish work early enough.
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: samantha on Oct 18, 2023, 06:00 PM
I'm coming  :cheer:
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Sharon on Oct 18, 2023, 06:26 PM
How squeezy is the squeezy bit please. I can't decide whether to come or not!
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Gareth Stonely on Oct 18, 2023, 06:34 PM
[quote="SharonW" post=46229]How squeezy is the squeezy bit please. I can't decide whether to come or not![/quote]
This should give you an idea
https://youtu.be/9-k6dR8fRk4?si=J6bbh7v_eCwAOLUs
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 18, 2023, 07:45 PM
[quote="SharonW" post=46229]How squeezy is the squeezy bit please. I can't decide whether to come or not![/quote]

You need to remember Santa gaz is the size of Viking so is making it look smaller ( and harder) than it actually is
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Gareth Stonely on Oct 19, 2023, 07:27 AM
[quote="mike leahy" post=46231][quote="SharonW" post=46229]How squeezy is the squeezy bit please. I can't decide whether to come or not![/quote]

You need to remember Santa gaz is the size of Viking so is making it look smaller ( and harder) than it actually is[/quote]

That is very true. If i can get through, most likely others will breeze through
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Sharon on Oct 19, 2023, 07:51 AM
Thank you! Thst gives me a good idea.
Title: Re:RE: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Monica Read on Oct 19, 2023, 12:53 PM
[quote="Mon66" post=46205]I'll be there

Sent from my SM-S901B using Tapatalk[/quote]Something come up, not sure I'll make it in time

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Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Kieran Thomas Wyatt on Oct 19, 2023, 04:32 PM
Not coming tonight now
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: mike leahy on Oct 19, 2023, 04:36 PM
[quote="KizzTW" post=46235]Not coming tonight now[/quote]


Pppppffff
Title: Re:UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: Thomas Davies on Oct 19, 2023, 04:53 PM
I would have loved to come tonight but personal reasons stop me. Maybe I'll catch the next one
Title: UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 19th October 2023
Post by: JohnE on Oct 19, 2023, 05:31 PM
Now not going to make it.... again! Bugger!!