Back on topic... I'm not surprised someone has descended Coaling Shaft in the past, although I know a few locals, I've never heard of anyone doing this in recent years... (suspect it was late 70's?) If one visits the church there's a useful display on the mine inside (at least there was earlier...

Several years ago I aided CA/ NRW in finding their way around the site looking at various locations. At the time, the project was looking at the "Blow Out Potential" of discharging adits (also at various other mines around Wales) should they ever become blocked. The Deep and Upper Boat Levels...

If there was a way to edit ones post I would probably re-word some of it. Good question Rob and to answer in this instance, as Chair rather than on behalf of. The WMS are a globally spread bunch, from here in Wales to Australia and with only three Meets a year we don't meet up for a social every...

Unable to edit my above post - can someone share to UCET (I don't know anyone from that group), local bat/ conservation groups etc please? Cheers...

Hello all Back in 2019/2020 I brought to a lot of folks attention, via AditNow, the above proposed Hydro Scheme. There were a number of objections from various individuals and groups with the result that the application was withdrawn due to insufficient information/ reports. An application for...

Was there on Thursday Liz... Water waist/chest deep, cold. I had waders on tho, just don't trip over the rocks! Dry towards the end.... (If you go into Cafartha Castle deep beware of the large false floor at the Engine Shaft! 😲)