UCET Trip Advisor 24th April 2025- Poachers Cave
Hello all,
Here are the details for our next Thursday trip:
This week we will be heading to Poachers Cave/ Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau in Cilcain. Thought to be over 500,00 years old, the cave is full of interesting passages and formations, including the 'big boss' chandelier chamber, a very rare iscosceles passage, and much more
The trip is ideal as an introduction to caving for anyone interested in giving it a go. You will get muddy and wet. Please let us know in advance if you need to borrow any equipment.
Location : Poachers cave (ogof hen ffynhonnau)
Meet Place : Cilcain bridge
Meet Date : 24/04/25
Meet Time : 18:30 - 18.45
Suitability : Novice. Perfect first caving trip for beginners.
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, optional belt or harness for short entrance lifeline. Any equipment can be borrowed from the club if needed.
Link to Parking; https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4cxXBT3x4vBDK2E6
Please let us know on the forum if you are planning on being there
Here is a link to the forum thread; https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=13&id=11807&Itemid=191#49441
Thanks,
Jacob (Trip Organiser)
Unfortunately I'm working
Count me in :)
I will be there
I will be there, might bring a mate, so would you mind bringing your spare lid just incase please Mark (or anyone else)?
I'll be there
[quote="jacobm3661" post=49445]I will be there, might bring a mate, so would you mind bringing your spare lid just incase please Mark (or anyone else)?[/quote]
No problem mate, see you there :)
I might be there will let you know :silly:
I'll be there and I'll bring club helmets and some kit for the entrance.
[quote="Gaz Stonely" post=49449]I'll be there and I'll bring club helmets and some kit for the entrance.[/quote]
I've got the Poachers bag off Mary last night Gaz, so I'll be bringing it with me.
I'll be there and may be bringing someone new, is there a spare lid and lamp please?
[quote="Dave_J" post=49451]I'll be there and may be bringing someone new, is there a spare lid and lamp please?[/quote]
I'll bring them along
Will be there unless there are too many.
[quote="Charliep" post=49456]Will be there unless there are too many.[/quote]
No limit to this trip :)
Going to have to bail tonight soz, but I'll pop down to Cilcain bridge and drop the Poachers bag off with someone first.