UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 21st November 2024

[Kieran Thomas Wyatt]

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).


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 Ceiriog”, 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: 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 Time: 18:30-18:45

If you do wish to come, please you must register on the forum - https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=13&id=11736&Itemid=191#48711

Thanks,
Kieran Wyatt (Trip Organiser)

[Mark Evans]

Count me in please  :silly:

[JayLloyd95]

Count me in please!

[Mary Snowden]

I'll be there

[Mary Cutts]

I suppose I better be there  

[Kev]

Count me in please

[JayLloyd95]

I'll be bringing a friend too.

[Shelley Robinson]

I'd really like to join you on this please. Complete newbie, only done two novice cave experiences with no tight squeezes.

[Mary Cutts]

[quote="Shells" post=48718]I'd really like to join you on this please. Complete newbie, only done two novice cave experiences with no tight squeezes.[/quote]

No worries, do you need a helmet/ lamp?

No tight squeezes on this one, so you'll be OK.

[Shelley Robinson]

Thank you. I've got a helmet and a cheap Ebay head torch which might be ok.

[Gareth Stonely]

[quote="JayLloyd95" post=48717]I'll be bringing a friend too.[/quote]

Jay will your friend need a lid/lamp?

[Steve]

[quote="Shells" post=48720]Thank you. I've got a helmet and a cheap Ebay head torch which might be ok.[/quote]

Can you tell us what helmet youve got? It needs to be impact resistant for the nature of what we do. Probably best if we get you one to borrow for the trip with a lamp just Incase.

Anyone fetch one along ?

[Mary Cutts]

I'll bring my 2 club spares

[Gareth Stonely]

TRIP CANCELLED
Unfortunately this trip is now cancelled due to the steep access road being covered in snow and ice
TRIP CANCELLED

There is an opportunity to join some members in the Glan for a pint

[Steve]

So could be a good idea for those who’ve got some fenix stuff off me to try to get to the glan if possible.

And a good idea to come socialise with everyone at the glan.