General Information about Caving on Mynydd Llangatwg

The purpose of these pages is to provide up-to-date information about caving on Mynydd Llangatwg (Llangattock Mountain) and in the Clydach Gorge

This information was last updated on 24/08/08.

ELECTION MEETING
The next meeting of MLCMAC, on October 17th, will be a bi-annual election meeting. Anybody interested in joining the committee for the 2008-2010 session should contact Adrian Fawcett.

MLCMAC

Caves under Llangattock Mountain and in the Clydach Gorge come within the remit of the Mynydd Llangatwg Cave Management and Advisory Committee (MLCMAC). Wardens for the main caves are appointed every two years. MLCMAC works closely with the Countryside Council for Wales, and liaises with the local landowner, Brecon Beacons National Park, and other local bodies. Also it tries to keep the peace in the relationship between cavers and local residents.
Caving trips are monitored via the cave log books and 'caver counters' which are installed in certain caves.
The secretary of MLCMAC is currently Adrian Fawcett
AF's email address

Craig-y-Cilau Nature Reserve

The entrances to Agen Allwedd and Eglwys Faen are located within the Craig-y-Cilau Nature reserve.

Carbide

In Agen Allwedd and Craig A Ffynnon, the use of carbide is explicitly forbidden. In the other caves it is strongly recommended that carbide is not used, and all spent carbide must leave the cave as it is a pollutant and is unsightly. Bats are present in most of the Llangattock caves and are adversely affected by the fumes. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Car Parking

Visitors should be aware that break-ins have occurred all too frequently to cars parked in the Daren car park and by the cattle grid on the Llangattock - Beaufort road. Nevertheless, please do not park on the private road which runs outside Whitewalls unless you are going to get changed inside Whitewalls or have other business there. Do not use the area in front of Whitewalls for changing - this upsets certain local residents who may photograph you (presumably to be used as evidence against the caving community).

Chelsea Speleological Society

CSS are the caving club who own Whitewalls. Other groups may book accommodation here. For contact information, please see their web page.