ChrisJC
11 years ago
No. There are multiple blockages.

However, it will be a great trip when the local lads get around to reopening it.......!

Chris.
John Lawson
11 years ago
The best bet would be to dig the fall on Old Rake, from Hard level rather than try at the Bunton end which seems to have had its soles removed, so you do not really know what you are walking on!
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11 years ago
"ChrisJC" wrote:

However, it will be a great trip when the local lads get around to reopening it.......!


The local lads I know of round there have plenty on their plates with other projectss. Am sure they'll be glad to let some outsiders have a go though! 🙂
christwigg
11 years ago
It's a project that's played on my mind since I first went. I had a poke at it on my own for a few hours a couple of years back with the idea it might just be a small collapse. But it needs a proper team and proper support. Saw no trace of the old dig Hardy spoke of
Morrisey
11 years ago
The alledged six mile underground through trip sounds incredible.

christwigg
11 years ago
That would only be the start of your troubles, Reformer ground out towards Old Moulds end of that suggested route is worse ground from my memory.

Nasty nipping in arches with collapse after collapse in waist deep water
sir francis lilo
11 years ago
ha ha,it will be a very long time until we get around to that we concentrating on jammie milners above keld that's once we ve finished sandy level below keld campsite,just broke through first dig tonight after 6 Thursday nights knee deep water for a 100 yards to our next fall,next week drain the water and start the 2nd dig,love it cant wait :lol:
sirfrancislilo its to wet to work lets go digging[u]
christwigg
11 years ago
Good to hear what's going on.

Never heard that name before, think I have a book that calls it Sir George (as well as the Gunnerside one)
ChrisJC
11 years ago
"RJV" wrote:

"ChrisJC" wrote:

However, it will be a great trip when the local lads get around to reopening it.......!


The local lads I know of round there have plenty on their plates with other projectss. Am sure they'll be glad to let some outsiders have a go though! :)



I wish I were local - I'd be there with my spade for sure!

Chris.
John Lawson
11 years ago
Thanks Sir Francis lilo for the information.

You simply cannot beat breaking through a fall and looking down a passageway, probably, in the case of this area, the first person, for over 100 years to do so.
Tamarmole
11 years ago
"John Lawson" wrote:


You simply cannot beat breaking through a fall and looking down a passageway, probably, in the case of this area, the first person, for over 100 years to do so.



That's the key - I think we sometimes tend to forget the exploration bit of mine exploration.
sir francis lilo
11 years ago
aye,great isint it,we opened up summer lodge lower level a little over 2 years ago,shifted about 6 ton of spoil wire old wood and rock,found wooden rails and a sump to the left,only went about 3-400 yards to a forehead but worth it,we named it the wheel barrow level as that was the last thing to come out of there,we found the track all the way down between the rails 😮
sirfrancislilo its to wet to work lets go digging[u]
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11 years ago
Well, enjoyed my stay in Swaledale. Did visit Crackpot which was the only underground excursion and was impressed by this pretty but short cave. Apparently this place has potential for extending, according to a pal who had the misfortune to have the choke collapse on him some while back.

Did walk up Gunnerside Gill locating the fine portal of Sir Francis level and the shaft entrance further up the valley. Bunting level looked interesting as did Blakethwaite smelt mill. The walk over to Swinnergill revealed some stunning scenery. Think I will return to this area again. The whole area around Gunnerside looks a fascinating place.
ChrisJC
11 years ago
If you have the legs for it, it is a fantastic walk from Arkengarthdale to Keld, along the vein. Very obvious from Google Earth. Lots of interesting places to poke en-route.

Chris.
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11 years ago
It's a very long walk from Keld to Arkengarthdale when you've been drinking cider in the sun at Tan Hill & Keld!
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