Report - Mandale Mine Derbyshire August '18

[alex17595]

Hi, is the mine safe enough to venture in? I've not done a under ground explore before. Thinking of going

There is no such thing as a 'safe' mine especially if you have never been underground before. But as I started out visiting mines by myself I'm not going to give you a safety lecture.
I went in the aqueduct level and it was full of flying insects and was particularly unpleasant. I think both entrances are now 'derbyshire key.' The sough is just below the path but I believe that there's usually water in it - when I went was during the drought last year.

I'm always up for a trip if you're interested.

 

[danny2007]

Thanks for replying buddy the info is really helpful!
I've got a few places on my list I'm looking at going and this was in the "Maybe" pile. Trying to prepare it all for when work calms down a bit and I get chance to do some outings.

Awesome dude I'll make a note and let you know when I'm available.

 

[CaverPete]

Hi Danny2007. As alex19595 says there are no safe mines. There are lots of local mine explorers that way and it might be a good idea to try to make a contact to come with you via here or UKCaving forum so you can at least get some safety and conservation advice on your first trip into a mine. Here specifically are flooded workings and unstable stopes, none of which are necessarily a reason to stop you going, but do require great care. The site also floods in wet weather periods.

 

[danny2007]

Hi Pete thank you for your reply!
Thank you for the heads up, I will defiantly look more into this