Recent content by Keith P

I have just come across a phone number which was correct in 1999 !  I can't say at the moment if it is the same as the one in MU5 but it might be worth a try. I've just PM.d it. Keith P

Hello Ben, If it's mining you want then try finding out about Cornish miners through Aditnow. If you are after caving then the two main clubs in Devon and Cornwall would be  Devon Spelaeological Society or Plymouth Caving Group both have websites so just google them.  most caving in the area...

Thanks for your help Pete.  I'll give Pegasus a PM tomorrow. Keith P

Does anyone out there know what is happening to link submissions placed on the 'New to Caving' website. I have posted two link submissions for Devon Spelaeological Society and neither seems to have appeared. Does anyone have a pm address for the moderator (if there is one). Grateful for any...

Hello to all who have replied to this thread - just a thank you to Tony for the book info, Barny for the Aude link, Beardy for his very comprehensive dropbox stuff, Leclused for the regional info and tips on approaching local clubs and to Pete the caver for the SWCC tip. We could well have a...

Hello All, Our intention is a club visit to the Ariege/Aude area this summer.  We intend going for a week to the Villefranche le Conflent to Vernet les Bains locality and have already identified 3 quality canyon trips.  Not sure about the caves though. www.grottocenter.org gives three what...

Thanks  RSH, Your accommodation info was appreciated and the walking link ! Regards, Keith P

Hello All, Our club is thinking of doing the Tanne de Trois Betas - Diau traverse in late summer/early autumn 2016.  Is anyone out there be able to recommend any simple gites/hostels/bunkhouses in the area ?  Roofed accommodation would be preferred but we wouldn't rule out camping.  Has anyone...

Hello to contributors 'Leclused' and 'Cap'n chris', Thanks to 'Leclused' for the references which provided a definitive "Fiche d'equipment" for the Biefs Bousset and to 'Cap'n Chris' for the equally definitive French Rigging Glossary from Marbach's APT. Feeling a lot more confident now ...

Hello All, Can anyone help enlighten me on the anchor abbreviations the Froggies use on their SRT Topos ?  OK I get it that AN = Amarrage Naturele (natural anchor), that S = Spit, that Dev = Deviation but what do 'B' and 'Y' stand for.  Nearest I can get to 'B' is that it means 'spindle'......is...

Our Club intends visiting the Doubs late Summer / early Autumn next year - specifically the village of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne which is next to the Source of the Verneau, one of our caving objectives. Does anyone have any personal experience of simple gites/hostels in this area in the last couple...

Thanks JS, much appreciated

Good evening, Does anyone have any information about parking for access to Little Neath River Cave, Bridge Cave etc.  I know that for some years the farmer at Blaen Ned Isaf Farm has not allowed parking (although he used to, years ago).  Has anyone approached the farmer at Berthlwyd farm (700m...

Thanks to robjones & ptpeaty. I have had a look at some 'historical' posts 2005-2010 from Gus Horsley and NigR.  Sounds like frequent diversions caused by sediment and washed-in vegetation are a feature of both caves.

Thanks for the kit advice.  You've probably saved us from expiry from heat exhaustion !