Warning for Wretched Rabbit
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andywebman
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This has happened before over another winter. We from the RRCPC fixed it once. There used to be an oil drum in the entrance to stop this but it rusted away. needs replacing with plastic pipe. Possible job for CNCC plus volunteers?
CNCC
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We're pleased to say we have an excellent Conservation Officer (Kay), with access to an extensive mailing list of volunteers.
Kay will no doubt be responding to any emails about this (plus an internal email went around CNCC Officers about this yesterday and a warning added to our website); The OP here just beat us to broadcasting this here on UKCaving
Historically, RRCPC members have popped out to deal with issues around Ease Gill (as they did after the last rockfall at Wretched Rabbit entrance in 2018) but of course with very few members being out at Bull Pot Farm at the moment this may require alternative action which may take a little longer.
For now, go carefully around Wretched Rabbit entrance and please keep us informed of any changes to the situation.
IanP is correct, we are lacking an Access Officer and Treasurer.
Kay will no doubt be responding to any emails about this (plus an internal email went around CNCC Officers about this yesterday and a warning added to our website); The OP here just beat us to broadcasting this here on UKCaving
Historically, RRCPC members have popped out to deal with issues around Ease Gill (as they did after the last rockfall at Wretched Rabbit entrance in 2018) but of course with very few members being out at Bull Pot Farm at the moment this may require alternative action which may take a little longer.
For now, go carefully around Wretched Rabbit entrance and please keep us informed of any changes to the situation.
IanP is correct, we are lacking an Access Officer and Treasurer.
andywebman
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I will put up signage about the danger at Bullpot Farm on Friday morning. Hope to assess the entrance as well.
andywebman
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andrewmcleod
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Alex said:
I think nature is, on average, trying to close most cave entrances. Keeps the diggers busy
CNCC
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An update on the situation at Wretched Rabbit can be found here:
https://cncc.org.uk/news/20210404-wretched-rabbit-closed
The stability here is so delicate that we advise against all use of the Wretched Rabbit entrance to Ease Gill Caverns until this situation has been resolved. Our thanks to Red Rose CPC for responding so quickly to this situation and working with us to keep everyone updated.
Work is currently being planned to stabilise and reopen the entrance as soon as possible.
https://cncc.org.uk/news/20210404-wretched-rabbit-closed
The stability here is so delicate that we advise against all use of the Wretched Rabbit entrance to Ease Gill Caverns until this situation has been resolved. Our thanks to Red Rose CPC for responding so quickly to this situation and working with us to keep everyone updated.
Work is currently being planned to stabilise and reopen the entrance as soon as possible.
Bumped into Ray this morning who had assessed the collapse with other RRCPC members. Sounds bad, with no immediate obvious solution and a lot more work that anticipated. I expect the entrance won't be in use for sometime.
I thought the problem might be worth getting a professional geotechnical person to have a look at it and advise a way forward. Someone like Mark Richardson from CAN or other geo type cavers. There are a few around. Just a thought
I thought the problem might be worth getting a professional geotechnical person to have a look at it and advise a way forward. Someone like Mark Richardson from CAN or other geo type cavers. There are a few around. Just a thought
Alex
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Thanks, posted the warning on our caving club's website to help let people know.
As for alternative, there's that entrance on the left to a separate cave, I seem to recall one passage heading towards wretched there are also other chokes that might be easier to dig out too?
As for alternative, there's that entrance on the left to a separate cave, I seem to recall one passage heading towards wretched there are also other chokes that might be easier to dig out too?
langcliffe
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Alex said:
That's New Cave, and a route does join the Upper Parallel Streamway in Wretched Rabbit. It ain't an easy option, though.
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