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Tocsin
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6 years ago

Howdy,

I'm planning a weekend trip to visit Moel Fferna and I'm looking for some locals advice on what else to aim for in the area. I've done Pennarth and Hendre Spar in the past and I'm now scanning the site records here (and elsewhere) for other targets of opportunity.

Our party is small and we all SRT but one is rusty and doesn't fancy anything freehanging so handlineable / SRT assist is probably the limit.

I've noticed Cambrian looks good, but can someone tell me how much is above the diver's playground bit?

Hoping someone can help.

John S 🙂

I don't like the look of that woodwork.

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sinker
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6 years ago

There's a bit to see at Cambrian. Worth a visit seeing as you are in the area.

Have you been to Moel Fferna before? The SRT is a free hang when you get off the tree going down. around 15' to the top of the ladder :thumbup:

Yma O Hyd....

Praada
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6 years ago

Moel fferna is a free hand and quite awkward to rig around the tree. Getting back up can be quite difficult too due to the awkwardness of the tree position. Last time we went, we set up a two ropes pulley system, pulled the least capable up first from the bottom then last most able man pulls himself up.

Plenty along the A5 to look at, moel fferna is a bit of a buggar to drive within a nice walking range, we tend to park around the back on the gravel road, rather than off the A5.

"I got enough batteries to live down here indefinitely!"

sinker
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6 years ago

"Praada" wrote:

….quite awkward to rig around the tree. Getting back up can be quite difficult too due to the awkwardness of the tree position. Last time we went, we set up a two ropes pulley system....

Agreed.

This is the way to rig it:

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Follow the rope off to the RHS of the photo and there is a steel peg useful as a backup.

Yma O Hyd....

alex17595
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6 years ago

I use an electron when I go to Moel Fferna. Does the job alright and not too heavy to lug up the mountain.

Praada
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6 years ago

worst things ever, do you go up them sideways? :surrender: I remember my first visit was via electron, we'd underestimated how long we would be underground, by the time we got to the shaft to exit it was like 6 hours later and energy levels were way too low, I was hanging off the ladder with my chin at one point because the arms were blown out, thank god for cowstails :lol: worst 25 feet of my life hahaha

"I got enough batteries to live down here indefinitely!"

alex17595
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6 years ago

They are good for us useless idiots who can't tie anything more advanced than a shoelace

Praada
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6 years ago

haha fair enough man, they scare the life out of me! Rather frog a rope anyday over climbing another electron, spent quite a bit on mine too, never used again since that day...

"I got enough batteries to live down here indefinitely!"

Blober
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6 years ago

Electron ladders are the devils work, cavers like to fool themselves into thinking they're "well 'ard" by using them. :lol:

FILTH - Think this is a playground? Think again...

Moorebooks
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6 years ago

#10

"alex17595" wrote:
They are good for us useless idiots who can't tie anything more advanced than a shoelace

That's a bit unfair not everybody is SRT competent and has had the right training . A combination of rope and ladder works well at Moel Fferna as the free hang can be be awkward, especially if your centre of gravity means you are not able to to sit/ stand . Its somewhat arrogant to berate less experienced people and deprive them of visiting one of the classic slate mines in that area

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sinker
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6 years ago

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"Moorebooks" wrote:

"alex17595" wrote:
They are good for us useless idiots who can't tie anything more advanced than a shoelace

That's a bit unfair not everybody is SRT competent and has had the right training . A combination of rope and ladder works well at Moel Fferna as the free hang can be be awkward, especially if your centre of gravity means you are not able to to sit/ stand . Its somewhat arrogant to berate less experienced people and deprive them of visiting one of the classic slate mines in that area

Erm…. I think he was berating himself there...? Telling us he is a useless idiot who can only tie his laces. Not having a go at anyone else...? That's how I read it. :flowers:

@alex17595: Remember the old saying "If you can't tie a knot, tie two!"

Yma O Hyd....

Moorebooks
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6 years ago

#12

"sinker" wrote:

"Moorebooks" wrote:

"alex17595" wrote:
They are good for us useless idiots who can't tie anything more advanced than a shoelace

That's a bit unfair not everybody is SRT competent and has had the right training . A combination of rope and ladder works well at Moel Fferna as the free hang can be be awkward, especially if your centre of gravity means you are not able to to sit/ stand . Its somewhat arrogant to berate less experienced people and deprive them of visiting one of the classic slate mines in that area

Erm…. I think he was berating himself there...? Telling us he is a useless idiot who can only tie his laces. Not having a go at anyone else...? That's how I read it. :flowers:

@alex17595: Remember the old saying "If you can't tie a knot, tie two!"

Whoops misread it sorry Alex

Mike

Cat_Bones
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6 years ago

#13

Loads to see at Cambrian. No SRT needed.

tracyclimber
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6 years ago

#14

Can someone confirm if the total drop is about 30ft? My mate has hurt his back so can't SRT, but wondering if he can electron it?
Thanks

Blober
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6 years ago

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"tracyclimber" wrote:
Can someone confirm if the total drop is about 30ft? My mate has hurt his back so can't SRT, but wondering if he can electron it?
Thanks

Only if he's "well 'ard" :lol:

Its probably somewhere like 30-40 feet, its not far, i'm sure someone has the exact measurment!

FILTH - Think this is a playground? Think again...

alex17595
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6 years ago

#16

My ladders 30ft and there plenty left. It drops down 20-25ft onto a rock shelf where there is a solid ladder for the next 10ft or so to the base.

It's the only reason I bought the ladder and the only place I used it bar once in Croesor.

sinker
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6 years ago

#17

Electron will be fine.

In fact....anyone remember when Barry (aka Moocher) free-climbed it out because he was bored waiting for someone on the ladder?! :lol:

Yma O Hyd....

Tocsin
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6 years ago

#18

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll pack an electron to help the non climber although I too think they are the work of the devil.

John 🙂

I don't like the look of that woodwork.

sinker
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6 years ago

#19

Why not post it up on here when you have a firm date?
A few local members may fancy joining you :thumbup:

Yma O Hyd....

Tocsin
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6 years ago

#20

Will do.

Originally planning on Sunday but i got a bit mixed up and have provisionally booked a trip into the Rhydymwyn mustard gas factory and tunnels so may move to monday.

John 🙂

I don't like the look of that woodwork.