UCET TRIP ADVISOR

Hiya All,

Next Thursday’s trip will be to Cambrian Slate Mine (Glyn Ceiriog).
A veritable catacomb of odd chambers and passages. In fact, it appears to be two mines connected via a “pit” (open working to surface).

Entry is made through a concrete pipe which, after around 10 metres, takes you directly into the workings along the drainage level.

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 and potential new members

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.
Walk along the private road (I think it is a public footpath) for 50 yards and you will see a green forestry gate on the right – go through it and follow the path to a stream (not very far).
Follow the stream up stream to a large concrete pipe sticking out underneath an overgrown spoil heap – that is the entrance.

Link to Parking: tinyurl.com/2n7phbcx (Parking is very limited, car sharing is highly advised)

Nearest Postcode: LL20 7DF

Requirements: Lid, Lamp, Gloves, Overalls, Wellies, possible change of clothes

Meet Date: Thursday 16th November 2023

Meet Time: 18:30-18:45

If you do wish to come, please you must register on the forum so we can monitor numbers. Link – www.ucet.org.uk/index.php?option=com_kun...536&Itemid=191#46443

Thanks,
Kieran Wyatt (Trip Organiser)

See you all there, i'll be going

I know this mine very well so hopefully will be there to attend.

Count me in

Defo up for this one, cheers

Me please.... I will defo be there

Certainly be up for this one. Went there some years ago.

My and My Lad Josh will come.

I'll be in my Defender and can offer a lift to 5 additional people (+ Me and Josh = 7 Total).

Would meet at Cilcain Bridge (leave your cars there) at 17:30 to make it to the Mine for 18:30.

First 5 to Reply "Yes Please Tim" get seats

Tim

Seats:
1 - Tim
2 - Josh (my Lad)
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -

I'll be there

Years ago we used to enter the quarry via one of the pits higher up and exit through the pipe but if the connection is no longer passable it might have to be done in two halves.

Count me in please

I’ll be there ☺️


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I'll be there

I’ll be there

If parking is such a problem is there anywhere in Glyn Ceiriog we could park and then car share upto the layby? Just asking for a friend with a van

Like a village hall or something

I’ll be there with Olivia and possibly Brooke

I will be there

Ignore: Reply removed as this is public bulletin board area.

I'll be there

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I will be there, thanks

Me and Liam will be there

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