bagpuss

Active member

• Jan 8, 2020

• #1

Hi,
I know that access to Loxton Cavern isn't possible, but I've visited Loxton Cave in the past. I've suggested this as a club trip, but someone in the club seemed to recall a mention of issues with the lock? I am just checking if access is possible and if it's old or new CSCC lock/key,
Thanks in advance,

Ruth

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jan 8, 2020

• #2

The local council did replace the padlocks several years ago, but it's back to CSCC now (as is Loxton Quarry cave).

 

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JamesM

New member

• Jan 8, 2020

• #3

mikem said:

The local council did replace the padlocks several years ago, but it's back to CSCC now (as is Loxton Quarry cave).

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Mike, Have they done this recently? It still had a non-cscc key on it 8th Dec

 

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JamesM

New member

• Jan 8, 2020

• #4

^^^referring to loxton quarry cave

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jan 8, 2020

• #5

Definitely both have the new CSCC locks, were you looking at a vertical gate or horizontal lid (Loxton Cavern - led trips only)?

 

bagpuss

Active member

• Jan 9, 2020

• #6

Out of interest has Loxton Cavern reopened for leader led trips?

 

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mikem

Well-known member

• Jan 9, 2020

• #7

Not yet, but the entrance is grradually being stabilised.

 

bagpuss

Active member

• Jan 10, 2020

• #8

mikem said:

Definitely both have the new CSCC locks, were you looking at a vertical gate or horizontal lid (Loxton Cavern - led trips only)?

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Just to confirm that the locks for Loxton Cave are new CSCC. If you plan to climb up and exit via the rope/ handline it's very awkward to get the gate up. We opened padlock from the inside, couldn't lift the lid & returned to the surface to clear the debris and relock it.