Field Trip: Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean
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Entry Fee
Members: Free
Visitors: £3.00
Date and Time
10:00
Location
Clearwell Caves, The Rocks, Clearwell, Coleford GL16 8JR
Field Trip Description
Clearwell Caves are part of an extensive network of ancient iron mines which completely surround the edge of the Forest of Dean. The mines at Clearwell are the only working ochre mines in the British Isles. The mines are part of a natural cave system and you will be able to visit the nine impressive caverns descending 31m (100ft) beneath the surface. There are mining and geological displays, an engineering workshop, ochre preparation room and blacksmith’s shop. There is a Mine Shop and Tearoom.
If you wish you can join the Deep Level Trip - crawling, climbing and getting dirty but great fun! Ask for more details about this.
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at OS Grid Ref. SO 576082. The caves are 1.5miles from Coleford town centre. Follow the B4228 in the direction of St. Briavels and Chepstow. After about 1 mile, turn right for Clearwell (just past the Lambsquay Hotel). The sign for the coach and car park is clearly visible after a few hundred yards.
Cost: Adults £3.50, under 16 £2.20: Deep Level Trip: £9.00 per person
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Each person attending a field meeting does so on the understanding that he/she attends at his/her own risk. The Bath Geological Society has Public Liability Insurance Cover for field and indoor meetings, but Personal Accident Cover and Personal Liability Cover remain the responsibility and personal choice of the participant.
There may be an element of appropriate cover included in house insurance or in travel insurance: although Bath Geological Society activities are not particularly dangerous members are advised to check whether exclusions apply to activities in which they plan to participate in case they wish to arrange further cover. An annual travel insurance may be the best solution for any member who regularly attends field events: this again is a matter of choice.
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