Access to Wapping/Cumberland Mine/Cavern.

martinb

Member
Just read a few old threads about Wapping/Cumberland - fancy a trip there - are there any access issues still?

Ta.

Martin
 

Brains

Well-known member
Dont take a large group, be quiet and respectful of the neighbours, and only go in thru Wapping as Cumberland is back filled... Simple climb over a wall, but beware of the spiders  ;)
As usual, take a spare bag for the inevitable litter, and maybe a brush for the un needed spray way marks!
Enjoy
B
 

andys

Well-known member
Anyone got a grid ref for the Wapping entrnce? My book only describes how to find the Cumberland entrance.

Ta
 

Brains

Well-known member
COPD shows that the grid ref in the monitoring form is for Cumberland. The ref given for Wapping is 2939 5749
The entrance is in a small opencast feature in an alcove at the back RHS that appears to go nowhere. Closer inspection will reveal the back of the alcove is a masonary wall with a green warning notice about the site being a SSSI and no rocks are to be taken. There is a small gap at the top of the wall, with a bigger drop on the inside. Climb over this with care and have fun
 
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