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Guide Updates
If the Access Guide is out of date and needs updating, please leave details below (most recent at the top).
Fernhill Cave
10/5/10 Leader system operates. Contact the Fairy Caves Management Committee. — Cookie
Ridge Quarry
08/03/10 Access has been closed, slope shaft blocked off by landowner. — Maggot
Swan Mine
21/05/08 No longer the same access as Brown's Folly — Cookie
01/01/10 Pub car park is chained off and not accessible when pub is closed. Pub closed on Mondays. —maggot
Fairy Cave Quarry Caves
01/09/09 The quarry has been fenced and gated by the owner. The gate is fitted with a combination lock and the number is available from clubs that have a CSCC key which is still required open the gate to the car park. Please keep the gate locked. — Cookie — (updated Graham Price 13/12/10)
Cloford Quarry Cave
30/04/09 Check current status. — Cookie
Upper Flood Swallet
28/05/08 For further information see http://www.mendipcavinggroup.org.uk/sections/upperflood/access.html
Eastwater Cavern
20/05/08. Cookie. Goodwill fee is now £1.
Templeton
20/05/08. Cookie. The lane leading to Templeton is a farm access track and not a public right of way. Please do not drive up it without permission. Cavers and diggers are welcome but they must contact Dave (Tuska) Morrison or other team members to arrange to go over on a digging session or “guided tour”. Tuska's phone number is 01761 452437.
Waterwheel Swallet
15/01/09. Cookie. Apply to the Centre Manager, Charterhouse Outdoor Activity Centre (01761 462267)(NB no longer the Warden).
Links to C&A Officer
20/03/09. Cookie. Links to the CSCC C&A Officer go to the old website. They should go here. Eg PGS.