• Cardiff University Darenthon - fundraiser

    In aid of South Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team

    On Saturday the 15th of March, Cardiff Uni Caving Club will be attempting what has been dubbed “The Darenthon”. This involves completing the infamous Daren Cilau entrance crawl as many times as is required to make up the full distance of a marathon, which works out to be 82 times through one way.

    Click here for more and how to donate

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