Eglwys Faen

ChrisJC

Well-known member
We visited Eglwys Faen at the weekend. I'd forgotten how intriguing it is.

The entrance is so huge, then the way is completely lost at the choke with the waterfall.

The upper series seems to have a lot of potential and has been dug in a few places, but to no avail. It's very well visited and graffiti'd.

Has there been any recent pushing of it?, or has a learned speleologist worked out that it's a fruitless location to push? There must be some huge passages waiting to be found between there and Agen Allwedd / Daren Cilau.

It's so accessible, I can't believe more pushing hasn't gone on. And it's unencumbered by access restrictions.

Any thoughts?

Chris.

 

Rhys

Moderator
The latest issue of Descent (no 284) reported recent digging in St Patricks Passage in Eglwys Faen.

I was in the cave on Saturday. But not in that bit and not digging. Just introductory trips with Scouts. It is a great little cave.
 

Gabby

New member
Hi Chris there is indeed a dig going on at the end of St Patricks passage. Photo for your info
the dig.jpg
 

ChrisJC

Well-known member
Thanks, will watch later. Good luck with the dig too - I hope you break through into Daren Cilau.

Chris.
 

ChrisJC

Well-known member
I think some posts got deleted. I vaguely recall watching some videos about digging in Eglwys Faen on YouTube.

Chris.
 

Gabby

New member
Hi Gabby, are you involved in the dig? I’ve been looking at getting involved in some digs for a while and would love to help out if you need a hand 😁
Hi Sam , im not involved with the dig, just went to take a look at it, contact CSS Whitewalls , there hut is on the Llangattock escarpment, they have a website Chelsea Spelaeolgical society, plus you could contact South Wales Caving Club on 01639 730613, hope this helps. Gabby
 

sam1991

New member
Hi Sam , im not involved with the dig, just went to take a look at it, contact CSS Whitewalls , there hut is on the Llangattock escarpment, they have a website Chelsea Spelaeolgical society, plus you could contact South Wales Caving Club on 01639 730613, hope this helps. Gabby
Awesome thanks 😁 I am actually already a CSS member but barely ever seem to run in to other members aside from Adrian and John (mostly up there in the mid week so could be why!). I’ll ask around :)
 
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