UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 24th April 2025

[Jacob Mitchell]

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)

[Gwyneth williams]

Unfortunately I'm working

[Mark Evans]

Count me in  

[Ellie Brown]

I will be there

[Jacob Mitchell]

I will be there, might bring a mate, so would you mind bringing your spare lid just incase please Mark (or anyone else)?

[Greg Brownbill]

I'll be there

[Mark Evans]

[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  

[Dave Jones]

I might be there will let you know  :silly:

[Gareth Stonely]

I'll be there and I'll bring club helmets and some kit for the entrance.

[Mark Evans]

[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.

[Dave Jones]

I'll be there and may be bringing someone new, is there a spare lid and lamp please?

[Gareth Stonely]

[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

[Charlie]

Will be there unless there are too many.

[Gareth Stonely]

[quote="Charliep" post=49456]Will be there unless there are too many.[/quote]

No limit to this trip  

[Mark Evans]

Going to have to bail tonight soz, but I'll pop down to Cilcain bridge and drop the Poachers bag off with someone first.