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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)

UCET Trip Advisor Thursday 26th June

Hello all,

Here are the details for our next Thursday evening trip;

Belgrave mine

This week we will be headed to Belgrave mine near Maeshafn for a walkabout trip (not doing the SRT trip this time). This will probably involve a small amount of crawling and climbing. We will be exploring both the middle and top adits. There is plenty to see including miners graffiti

This trip is open to non-members, please let us know in advance if you need to borrow ang equipment


Location : Llanferes
Meet Place : Llanferes layby (parking for pothole quarry / bryn alyn)
Link to parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7fTMgAzE3jhFLNdj6
Meet Date : 26th June
Meet Time : 18:30pm - 18:45pm
Suitability : novice
Requirements : Helmet, Lamp etc

Here is a link to the forum thread; https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?topic=11854.new#new




Thanks
Jacob

UCET Trip Advisor 12th June 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 : 12/06/25
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:


Thanks,
Jacob

UCET Ladies Trip Advisor - Monday 16th June 2025

Ogof Nadolig

Hi Ladies
This month's trip we are heading to one of North Wales Caves - Ogof Nadolig.

Meet Place : Cilcain Bridge
Meet Date : Monday 16th June 2025
Meet Time : 6:30pm
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, Knee pads, harness/tails & down gear

Link to Parking at Cilcain Bridge: maps.app.goo.gl/BzhvGEUvyuuhyAaw8

After meeting here, it is best to car share to the next meet point.
(Limited to 4-5 cars MAX)

This cave is "squeezy" and muddy. Descent is by a 10 foot maypole ladder, there is a flat out crawl of around 30 feet and a rope assisted descent down a pot of, around 15 feet at 45 degrees then 10 feet vertical, which is descended using down gear.

Suitable for novices with some experience.

If you need to borrow a lid and lamp please let us know, down gear can be shared between us, so don't worry if you don't have anything.

Please confirm attendance here on the forum.

See you there, Mary 

UCET Trip Advisor Thursday 22nd May

Hello all,

Here are the details for our next Thursday evening trip;

Hendre Spar mine
IMPORTANT - NO Social Media photos are to be shared from the land accessing the mine or of inside the mine. Please only circulate photos taken, in the PRIVATE areas of the forum and through Whatsapp community only

There are 3 options for this weeks trip:

1) SRT / rigging practice- I believe Charlie will be practicing rigging on two pitches near the entrance so there is the option to practice SRT / rigging skills

2) Help with some maintenance- Gaz is going to be making the entrance shaft more secure, and any volunteers who'd like to help are greatly appreciated

3) Walkabout- Mary will be leading a walkabout trip in the mine. Suitable as a first trip for anyone interested in giving it a go


Location : Hendre Spar mine
Meet Place : Hendre, near the Royal Oak- either in small carpark opposite or near the road
Link to Parking: maps.app.goo.gl/T4RRLnFFGQqBz7gH6
Meet Date : 22nd May
Meet Time : 18:30pm - 18:45pm
Suitability : Novice (walkabout), SRT competency (if doing SRT)
Requirements : Overalls, Helmet, Lamp, change of clothes, full SRT kit (optional)


Here is a link to the forum thread;
https://www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?topic=11832.0



Thanks
Jacob (Trip Organiser)