Sunday 2nd May Mooch

Sunday 2nd May Mooch

I am having a mooch on the south side of Mount Snowdon to investigate a copper mine which lies just to the west of the Watkin path.

There is a walk of around 1 hour to reach the entrance to the mine (up hill obviously) and there are no guarantees of what might be found upon arrival.

There is a significant incline to the mine and I would expect it to be a reasonable adventure. Assuming the mine is accessible, I would also expect water to (probably) knee depth or higher at the entrance.

There are “levels” marked around that area on the map and, time permitting, a surface mooch (and underground explore where possible) is also on the cards.

Everyone/Anyone is welcome to come along for the walk and I intend to be at the gate at the beginning of the Watkin path at 10:00am on Sunday.

There is a pay&display car park very close by (just past Llyn Gwynant on the Beddgelert road)

If the weather is BAD I won’t be going (slight drizzle doesn’t constitute “bad”).

If you would like to come along, either just turn up or let me know in advance so I can be certain to wait/meet you.



Ian

count me in for sunday looking forward to it.the mine we were talking about is called ( BRAICH-YR-OEN) grid refsh614516 i think.cheers see you sunday!!!!!!

First of all, I'd like to apologize to Mike for posting so late at night

Is it this one?
http://www.mine-explorer.co.uk/mines/Braich-yr-Oen_655/Braich-yr-Oen.asp

Looks interesting, especially as there doesn't seem to be any internal pictures listed On M-E. I can't make it to this one (again ) But I'd be interested in learning what you find Ian.

You going on Tony's Rhoysdd trip on the Saturday Ian?

If anyone else from UCET, or anyone at all that reads this for that matter, want's to attend the Saturday M-E trip, Tony (speedycaver) has said that all are welcome. Link here: LINKY

that the one ,theres more photos on aditnow web site ,but still none from inside looks good though !!!!!

It does look promising, I'm always on the lookout for new sites that are rarely covered or mentioned. Good luck with the trip

The trip was a great success.

Beautiful day and leisurely stroll up the Watkin path.... decided to veer off to look at Hafod Y Porth Copper mine ....

Found numerous adits which were lubbly jubbly.

It will be added to the knoweldge bank in due course (with photos) and, of course, a mandatory video of people mindlessly walking hither and thither with some random annoying music.



Ian

Cheers for the update

Nice day for it too. God I'm sick of doing these essays!

Looking forwards to the video

Thanks for a great day , good video and the photos were excellent. cheers ian be in touch soon !!!!