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arnie187
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9 years ago

I was after some info on easy accessable mines in the peak district area. I don't have much experience with ropes and such . I have explored a few mines in past. such as Hendre, box mine, Middleton ect. Mainly for photography. Any info would be greatly appreciated . Looking to spend few days up in the peaks next weekend.

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AR
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9 years ago

For easily accessible mines that don't need rope, there are quite a few options around Matlock:

http://pdmhs.com/docs/default-source/bulletins/bulletin-17-3/metal-mines-through-times.pdf?sfvrsn=4

http://pdmhs.com/docs/default-source/bulletins/bulletin-05-2/wapping-mine-and-cumberland-cavern-matlock-bath.pdf?sfvrsn=2

http://pdmhs.com/docs/default-source/bulletins/bulletin-08-2/a-survey-of-the-masson-cave-cum-mine-complex-matlock.pdf?sfvrsn=2 but be aware that the quarry removed the western half of the complex shown, it now starts around Crichman chamber.

http://pdmhs.com/docs/default-source/bulletins/bulletin-9-2/bulletin-9-2---mouldridge-mine-pikehall-derbyshire.pdf?sfvrsn=2

There are lots of smaller mines in the Via Gellia, Groaning Tor level is a walk-in mine close to a footpath, further up the valley there's Dunsley Springs level, Slaley Sough and Spinney Level, again these are walk-in but can take some finding. Otherwise, there's Holme Bank chert mine at Bakewell.

Follow the horses, Johnny my laddie, follow the horses canny lad-oh!

ICLOK
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9 years ago

I thought rope was needed to get in back of Masson?...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh Creeper!!!!!

royfellows
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9 years ago

"ICLOK" wrote:
I thought rope was needed to get in back of Masson?...

So did I

Another one he can do is Jug Holes, you can do this in walking boots!

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AR
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9 years ago

No, you can easily free-climb the route that takes you directly into Crichman. The coffin level route in does have a small (c. 4m) shaft but there's a fixed rope, or there was last time I went that way.

Follow the horses, Johnny my laddie, follow the horses canny lad-oh!

royfellows
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9 years ago

Been years for me but would like another look, but unsure about route.

So, quarry behind you, facing cavern and Beck Shaft, into the overhang and turn right, climb down at the end?

bet I have this wrong?
:lol:

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caver1
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9 years ago

Unlike Box, you will not find paint, string, tea lights and other tat (or you shouldnt!). Navigation is quite easy with a survey to add interest. Please take a carrier bag to bring out any litter you find

ttxela
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8 years ago

"royfellows" wrote:
Been years for me but would like another look, but unsure about route.

So, quarry behind you, facing cavern and Beck Shaft, into the overhang and turn right, climb down at the end?

bet I have this wrong?
:lol:

Sounds about right to me. This is the climb down with someone stood at the bottom, a rope is handy on the way up but far from essential.

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royfellows
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8 years ago

Cheers
:thumbsup:

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darkmole
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8 years ago

#10

Roy give me a PM when you want to go in Masson, always happy to have a plod in there.
I live in Matlock anyway.

owd git
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8 years ago

#11

photo is slightly in the wrong perspective to show the easy climb to where you see the bod's Roy, same offer as Darkmole applies. Ric'.

ttxela
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8 years ago

#12

"owd git" wrote:
photo is slightly in the wrong perspective to show the easy climb to where you see the bod's Roy, same offer as Darkmole applies. Ric'.

Yes, in retrospect I think my photo shows the fellow at the bottom nearing the top of the climby bit, but to be fair his feet won't be far off the floor :lol:

arnie187
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8 years ago

#13

cheers for the plethora of information, very much appreciated. I will bring any rubbish out we find we normally do. :thumbup:

Are all the Locations Pins on the maps, on the forum a exact marker or just there about

AR
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8 years ago

#14

Masson, Wapping and Mouldridge are fairly close; the latter is a little to the south-east of the actual entrance in the valley bottom. Devonshire's location is a bit out - it's off the footpath heading up the hill from Upperwood Road on the right, there's an obvious "stile" leading to the entrance.

Unfortunately I'm busy this weekend otherwise I'd offer to act as guide!

Follow the horses, Johnny my laddie, follow the horses canny lad-oh!