Willy Eckerslyke
10 years ago
A visit to Wrysgan slate mine this week introducing a couple of newbies to the joys of mine exploration. Lots of nice big chambers, good photo opportunities, mostly dry - what's not to like?
We're intending to head over the fall and down the far side to the furthermost chambers. Some areas involve a bit of a scramble up and down scree and quite a steep incline.

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.989955&lon=-3.963434&z=18.1&r=0&src=msl 

For around 6:15ish.

If anyone new fancies joining then come along, this is a good chance to meet up with us.
Old clothes, wellies, gloves, etc recommended.
:thumbup:
"The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin"
pingu
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10 years ago
Do we need kit to try to unblock the "wormhole"?
Willy Eckerslyke
10 years ago
I'd be happy to treat this as a recce. Have a look and perhaps do some measuring.
"The true crimefighter always carries everything he needs in his utility belt, Robin"
pingu
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10 years ago
Ok. I may bring a crowbar along for good measure!
sinker
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10 years ago
"pingu" wrote:

Ok. I may bring a crowbar along for good measure!



Bring it!

Unfortunately as I said, I'm working in Wrexham now until January so doubtful that I'll be along 😞

I do have something planned for next Thursday though. Just sorting out the details so will post it up in the next couple days.

Have fun!
Yma O Hyd....
RockChick
10 years ago
Well, if you're working in Wrexham you could always come and explore round Minera...
Crocodile 1, Space ship 0!
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10 years ago
"RockChick" wrote:

Well, if you're working in Wrexham you could always come and explore round Minera...



I thought you'd never ask! 😉
Any Thursday!
Any mine!
NOT Pool Parc though! :lol:
Yma O Hyd....
TwllMawr
10 years ago
Wrysgan... Does anyone know if the knee deep vent Adit entering the furthest chamber but one (top level) is bolted? On one of the plans it mentions needing a rope. I noted the one entering the fall chamber has bolts and a slick warning label.

May be worth a play.:)

Edwyn
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10 years ago
I'm sure it is bolted....a shiney yellow sign warns of impending doom if I recall. Can't remember the details tho'. Tut. My memory....::)

Anyone else remember?
Yma O Hyd....
TheBogieman
10 years ago
I might get to Wrysgan with you folk one evening, been trying to get there for some time but not for a while now. Had promised myself a few trips out with the Thursday Nighters this year but hospital calls next Tuesday - to give my left knee a service - flush and oil change 😢 so won't be going anywhere for a few weeks :(


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