UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 10th July 2025

[Owen]

Hi all,

Thursdays club trip will be to Cambrian Slate Mine (Glyn Ceiriog).
A slate mine full of odd chambers and passages. In fact, it appears to be two mines connected via a "pit" (open working to surface).

Exit could be made through a drainage adit, from the workings to concrete pipe....it is wet, so be prepared to have some over welly dampness.

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 & first timers.

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.

Link to Parking: https://tinyurl.com/2n7phbcx  (Parking is very limited, car sharing is highly advised)

Nearest Postcode: LL20 7DF

Requirements: Helmet, headtorch, wellies, oversuit (outoor/hiking clothing will suffice), gloves & big torches if you have them.

Please let us know in good time if you need to borrow a lid and lamp.

Meet Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Meet Time: 18:30-18:45

If you do wish to come, please let us know by replying on this forum. 

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Thanks,
Oz!
(Trip Guide)

[Mark Evans]

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