UCET TRIP ADVISOR (Beginners) 22/1/26
Hello all,
Here are the details for our Beginners/Novice trip in January.
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 isosceles 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 : 22/1/26
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
Thanks,
Oz (Trip Guide)
Current attendees:
*Kaz wells (helmet)
*Kath Jones (helmet)
Kieran
Gwyneth
Ellie
*Jay
*Emily James
*Martin Shaw (helmet)
Gaz S
*Kilian
*Jason B
Trip is now full!
I'll come along to this mate
Me please 👍
Myself and my brother (Jay) will be there. I've got enough spare gear for him so don't need to borrow anything.
I'd be interested in coming along. Will I need to sort membership + insurance prior?
Won't need to borrow any equipment.
Quote from: Kilian on Dec 29, 2025, 09:27 PMI'd be interested in coming along. Will I need to sort membership + insurance prior?
Won't need to borrow any equipment.
Prospective members are entitled to 3 trips before joining up, so no need to do anything yet :)
Quote from: Jacob Mitchell on Dec 30, 2025, 10:25 AMProspective members are entitled to 3 trips before joining up, so no need to do anything yet :)
Fantastic, in that case I would like to be put down to attend.
Quote from: Kilian on Dec 30, 2025, 06:46 PMQuote from: Jacob Mitchell on Dec 30, 2025, 10:25 AMProspective members are entitled to 3 trips before joining up, so no need to do anything yet :)
Fantastic, in that case I would like to be put down to attend.
All done 👍 see you there Kilian!
Looking forward to it- thank you!
Can you add me to the reserve list please Oz? Just in case someone drops out!
Hi All,
I'll be joining you tonight. Happy to help guide, belay etc. Just need to pop in really to make some rigging topo notes for Caving Wales. Time & water levels permitting I may nip down the lower series too
- Aidan
Won't make it tonight 🙄