Dear Gus
Here is the latest information on Green Bridge Cave. It is taken from Caves of West Wales. Gus, you really ought to buy your own copy, only £8.50 post free from:
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GREEN BRIDGE CAVE NGR SN 2204 0915 A 230 feet L 1000 feet VR 30 feet PENDINE
“On the road from Tenby to Laugharne, and about 4 miles Amroth Castle, is a subterranean cavern called Green Bridge, which passes under the road, and extends to a considerable distance towards the sea; it is well worth a visit ...†(from Mason's Guide).
The first recorded speleological exploration was by the late Mr Leach of Tenby Museum (BB (117)) in 1921, the second was the SWCC in 1957 although the cave had always been open. Situated about 1 mile north-west of Pendine, the entrance is on the right, just off the road, at the bottom of the hill past the Green Bridge Inn. Follow the road drain down to the cave. DO NOT ENTER THE FARMER'S FIELD!
A fine 5 foot high by 30 foot wide entrance has been gated by the Countryside Council for Wales to protect the bats. A low stream passage eventually leads to a 20 foot high chamber. The passage leading out of this chamber gets smaller until the mud and water meet the roof. The last 80 feet was silted up at the time of visit (June 1979), but has since been dug out to its present length. The stream presumably resurges at Ragwen Point Risings (qv).
There is a legend connected with the cave of an adventurous fiddler. Centuries ago, he entered the cave with his fiddle and lighted candle, as he progressed through the cave his light went out and he was unable to find his way out. Needless to say, he can sometimes be heard playing his fiddle from somewhere inside the cave.
WARNING: The cave is liable to flooding and can fill completely to the roof, even in the 20 foot high chamber. The Waterworks Company have culverted and diverted the stream [1986] I am not sure if this alleviates the flooding. The above warning still stands.
Cave now gated [1997]. Two local adventure centres hold a key for the summer padlock. The padlock is changed in the winter and no access is allowed. For more information contact the CCW at Llandeilo. Tel 01558 825 800. nb the HQ in Caernarfon claim they do not gate caves!