Llygad Llwchwr
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Location
Grid Reference: SN 669 178
Altitude: 230m
The cave entrance lies 400m or so from the road, alongside a public footpath. There is an obvious river resurging just below and to the right of the constricted entrance.
Access
Description
Length: >900m
Llygad Llwchwr (meaning "Eye of the river Loughor") is a fascinating cave consisting of a dry, high level series and an active river level. The river can be accessed from the upper series in a number of river chambers that are separated by sumps. River Chamber 4 is the limit for non-divers. Upstream from here lies a fast-flowing underwater constriction known as "The Slot". In recent years, Mike Barnes has made some progress exploring here. Also in recent years, Martyn Farr and others have extended an area away from the main flow, hoping to bypass The Slot.
History
Being a major resurgence, the cave has been known since earliest times. The first recorded entry was by Thomas Jenkins in 1841.
References
Stratford, Tim. Caves of South Wales. ISBN 1-871890-03-9
