UCET Trip Advisor - Thursday 21st August 2025

[Jacob Mitchell]

UCET TRIP ADVISOR 21/08/25

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 : 21/08/25
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

[Oz]

I'll be there.

[Gaz Stonely]

I'll be there

[Tom Rawlings]

I'd like to come on this trip. I'm new to caving. I'll bring my climbing helmet and my head torch - they're not caving specific but hopefully they'll be OK. I can bring my climbing harness too.

Thanks,
Tom

[Dave Jones]

I'll be there

[Oggy1380]

Yes please,I will be there.

[Tom G]

I'll come along and bring a friend too if that's alright

[Ed Lock]

I'll be there!

[Woz]

I'll be along