So thanks to a very kind equipment loan from Pete, T (8) and I (a lot older) headed off for some subterranean adventure in the Ystradfellte area. First up, Dinas silica mine. Lots of anticipation - putting on child-sized proper caving gear was a big hit, then a bit of a hike to find it (it's a...

So...I've been out of caving for a decade and now have an 8 year old. I'm visiting the Brecon area shortly, and thinking a father and son trip down Porth-yr-Ogof might be a good idea (obviously not the resurgance!). Plus maybe Bridge. I plan to run this cautiously and keep it very child-centred...