UCET TRIP ADVISOR
Hiya All,
Next Thursday’s trip will be to Cambrian Slate Mine (Glyn Ceiriog).
A veritable catacomb of odd chambers and passages. In fact, it appears to be two mines connected via a “pit†(open working to surface).
Entry is made through a concrete pipe which, after around 10 metres, takes you directly into the workings along the drainage level.
Inside there are many interesting things to see including small artefacts to huge, wall sized man-made features. There are also several flooded chambers with divers’ lines attached.
A significant collapse has blocked part of the mine (perhaps the largest part).
Suitability: suitable for novices and potential new members
Location: SJ 189 379 (Approx)
Directions: From the roundabout in the centre of the village “Glyn Ceiriogâ€, take “Quarry Road†(it is signed and is also marked as a cul de sac).
Drive up for around a mile and you will see the road forks left and right with a rough layby on the left and the left fork is a private road. Park there.
Walk along the private road (I think it is a public footpath) for 50 yards and you will see a green forestry gate on the right â€" go through it and follow the path to a stream (not very far).
Follow the stream up stream to a large concrete pipe sticking out underneath an overgrown spoil heap â€" that is the entrance.
Link to Parking: https://tinyurl.com/2n7phbcx (Parking is very limited, car sharing is highly advised)
Nearest Postcode: LL20 7DF
Requirements: Lid, Lamp, Gloves, Overalls, Wellies, possible change of clothes
Meet Date: Thursday 16th November 2023
Meet Time: 18:30-18:45
If you do wish to come, please you must register on the forum so we can monitor numbers. Link â€" http://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=13&id=11536&Itemid=191#46443
Thanks,
Kieran Wyatt (Trip Organiser)
See you all there, i'll be going
I know this mine very well so hopefully will be there to attend.
Count me in :)
Defo up for this one, cheers
Me please.... I will defo be there
Certainly be up for this one. Went there some years ago.
My and My Lad Josh will come.
I'll be in my Defender and can offer a lift to 5 additional people (+ Me and Josh = 7 Total).
Would meet at Cilcain Bridge (leave your cars there) at 17:30 to make it to the Mine for 18:30.
First 5 to Reply "Yes Please Tim" get seats :-)
Tim
Seats:
1 - Tim
2 - Josh (my Lad)
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
I'll be there :)
Years ago we used to enter the quarry via one of the pits higher up and exit through the pipe but if the connection is no longer passable it might have to be done in two halves.
Count me in please
I’ll be there ??
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I'll be there
I’ll be there
If parking is such a problem is there anywhere in Glyn Ceiriog we could park and then car share upto the layby? Just asking for a friend with a van ;) :P
Like a village hall or something
I’ll be there with Olivia and possibly Brooke
I will be there :)
Ignore: Reply removed as this is public bulletin board area.
I'll be there
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I will be there, thanks :)
Me and Liam will be there
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Hoping to attend this, if I can escape work early, as it's a 2 hour drive away for me.
Hi All,
Just another important reminder about car sharing, there is approx. 6 car spaces at the post code, failing obtaining a spot there your looking at approx a mile away. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xf1Fw4ZTMwjkWUJX8
1. Gaz, ( kerry, jess)
2. Kieran
3. Ste, (Liv, Brooke)
4/5. Tim, Josh
6. Mike
7/8 Mark/Mary s
9. Mary c
10 Sam
11. David
12.Greg
13. Rich T
14. Sharon .W
15. Monica
16. Morv
17. Kayla
18. John B
19. Liam
20. Amanda
21. Olly
22. Aidan Kuhlman
23. Kaz
24. Jon Joyce
=24 (poss 28)
[quote="KizzTW" post=46472]Hi All,
Just another important reminder about car sharing, there is approx. 6 car spaces at the post code, failing obtaining a spot there your looking at approx a mile away.
1. Gaz, ( kerry, jess)
2. Kieran
3. Ste, (Liv, Brooke)
4/5. Tim, Josh
6. Mike
7/8 Mark/Mary s
9. Mary c
10 Sam
11. David
12.Greg
13. Rich T
14. Sharon .W
15. Monica
16. Morv
17. Kayla
18. John B
19. Liam
20. Amanda
21. Olly
=21 (poss 25)
[/quote]
Anyone travelling from the Mold area should consider taking Tim up on the offer of a lift share
I'll be there - Hi everyone!
I'm coming from Bangor so is there anyone western who wants to lift share?
[quote="AKuhlmann" post=46478]I'll be there - Hi everyone!
I'm coming from Bangor so is there anyone western who wants to lift share?[/quote]
Hi think I'm one of the few if the only one that lives West, everyone else lives in the east.. Anyways ill be passing through llanberis and going up over the pass, most welcome to get a lift from me, I'll be leaving mine about 4:15pm, prob be at the pass for around 4:35pm, could meet at cromlech boulders or something.
I’m hoping to make it.
[quote="Amanda" post=46479][quote="AKuhlmann" post=46478]I'll be there - Hi everyone!
I'm coming from Bangor so is there anyone western who wants to lift share?[/quote]
Hi think I'm one of the few if the only one that lives West, everyone else lives in the east.. Anyways ill be passing through llanberis and going up over the pass, most welcome to get a lift from me, I'll be leaving mine about 4:15pm, prob be at the pass for around 4:35pm, could meet at cromlech boulders or something.[/quote]
That's great!
I've added my facebook link to my profile so you we can message on there to organise transport :cheer:
Hello all,
Please see the below list which is a huge group for this Thursday night's trip.
Due to the size of the group and the limited parking at the pinpoint originally given, we have decided to amend the meet point & meet time.
Please can everyone now meet at the following location between 18:15 & 18:30.
We can then try to share a lift up in a van or something similar.
Those that arrive later than the new meet time, will then have a chance to head to the old meet point and secure parking for themselves up there.
New meet point - New Rd, Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen LL20 7HH -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xf1Fw4ZTMwjkWUJX8
1. Gaz,
2. Kieran
3. Ste,
4/5. Tim, Josh
6.
7/8 Mark/Mary s
9. Mary c
10 Sam
11. David
12.Greg
13. Rich T
14. Sharon .W
15. Monica
16. Morv
17. Kayla
18. John B
19. Liam
20. Amanda
21. Olly
22. Aidan Kuhlman
23. Kaz
24. Jon Joyce
25/26. Kirsty & Ron
27. Mark R
28. Josh R
29. Rich W
30. Laura H
=29
Please add Ron and myself to the list of those attending
Me Jon and Mike will be travelling together my two girls Are not coming now.
I'm in
I'd like to come along, first time out with ucet
I won’t be out tonight
If 25+ people actually come tonight this could
Be Ucets biggest club turn out ever.
Really sorry I can't make it tonight .
Sorry
Hi guys, I'm going to have to give tonight a miss I'm afraid, have a great explore!
Updated attendance list, amended showing RED those who can;t make it:
1. Gaz,
2. Kieran
3. Ste,
4/5. Tim, Josh
6. Mike
7/8 Mark/Mary s
9. Mary c
10 Sam
11. David
12.Greg
13. Rich T
14. Sharon .W
15. Monica
16. Morv
17. Kayla
18. John B
19. Liam
20. Amanda
21. Olly
22. Aidan Kuhlman
23. Kaz
24. Jon Joyce
25/26. Kirsty & Ron
27. Mark R
28. Josh R
29. Rich W
30. Laura H
=27
[quote="Stevekennedy" post=46488]If 25+ people actually come tonight this could
Be Ucets biggest club turn out ever.[/quote]I've a sneaky feeling we've had bigger in the past i think but in fairness some were ucets guests. But definitely not a bad effort.
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[quote="gingerlycolors" post=46449]Certainly be up for this one. Went there some years ago.[/quote]
You said your not out again until February you fibber lol