JAM
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Hi folks,
Has anyone here had a play around in the caves at the back of Ricklow ?
I was out for a walk with the better half when our geological guide to lathkill dale lead us to Ricklow quarry. My map mentioned nothing of caves in that particular area, so you could imagine my suprise when I stumbled up on them.
Of course, I had me helmet and head lamp in me ruckie, so I popped down for a look.
I found a reasonable sized chamber with superb Crinoids all over the walls. I also found some very small passages that appeared to plunge down a bit and may need at least a hand line to help climb in or out. Needless to say I called it quites at that point.
Another entrance on the surface is rather deep too. I dropped a rock down and it took a little while to stop bouncing around.
So, anyone know anything about these caves ?
Rich.
Has anyone here had a play around in the caves at the back of Ricklow ?
I was out for a walk with the better half when our geological guide to lathkill dale lead us to Ricklow quarry. My map mentioned nothing of caves in that particular area, so you could imagine my suprise when I stumbled up on them.
Of course, I had me helmet and head lamp in me ruckie, so I popped down for a look.
I found a reasonable sized chamber with superb Crinoids all over the walls. I also found some very small passages that appeared to plunge down a bit and may need at least a hand line to help climb in or out. Needless to say I called it quites at that point.
Another entrance on the surface is rather deep too. I dropped a rock down and it took a little while to stop bouncing around.
So, anyone know anything about these caves ?
Rich.