UCET Trip Advisor (Beginners) - 22nd January 2026

[Oz]

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!

[Kieran Thomas Wyatt]

I'll come along to this mate

[Gwyneth williams]

Me please 👍

[Ellie Brown]

Myself and my brother (Jay) will be there. I've got enough spare gear for him so don't need to borrow anything.

[Kilian]

I'd be interested in coming along. Will I need to sort membership + insurance prior?

Won't need to borrow any equipment.

[Jacob Mitchell]

I'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

[Kilian]

Prospective 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.

[Oz]

Prospective 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!

[Emily]

Looking forward to it- thank you!

[Charlie]

Can you add me to the reserve list please Oz? Just in case someone drops out!

[Aidan]

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

[Gwyneth williams]

Won't make it tonight 🙄