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 13th November.
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)
I'd like to join in on this one, please. Will sort membership beforehand. May I borrow a lid and lamp?
Quote from: Shaz on Oct 14, 2025, 11:37 AMI'd like to join in on this one, please. Will sort membership beforehand. May I borrow a lid and lamp?
Sure thing Shaz! See you there 😁
I would like to join this one. I have helmet and headtorch but not a proper underground headlamp so if I could borrow that would be amazing
Quote from: Sheena on Oct 15, 2025, 10:30 PMI would like to join this one. I have helmet and headtorch but not a proper underground headlamp so if I could borrow that would be amazing
Hi Sheena, yes that should be fine, see you there! 🙂
Hi Owen,
Thank you, I will bring the head torch I have too it seemed to bright enough when last went underground so no worries if no spare.
See you there.
I'll be there mate
I would like to come please Owen. Along with guests-
Daniel Joyce
Wil Joyce.
Sally Cox has requested to come via email.
Quote from: JonJoyce on Nov 03, 2025, 10:05 AMSally Cox has requested to come via email.
will Sally be requiring a lid mate? 😃
Quote from: Owen on Nov 03, 2025, 12:31 PMQuote from: JonJoyce on Nov 03, 2025, 10:05 AMSally Cox has requested to come via email.
will Sally be requiring a lid mate? 😃
have emailed her and cc'd you in
Gwyn Joyce
Also interested.
I am reliably informed from Owen that this trip is now full.
TRIP IS NOW FULL
Unfortunately change of plans. going to Snowdonia for a walk. and probably won't be back in time. enjoy
Heya guys..... SO SORRY... kids have decided to take me out for my birthday tomorrow after work. Which means, unfortunately, I won't be able to come with you. Do you have anyone on a Waiting List that could take my place?
I'll be attending Monday's expedition still (17th).
Very sorry!!!