A quick question from a newbie!

[mabsky]

This may sound a really stupid question but is a cave a derelict place because i have loads of caves near me and i thought before i posted them i should make sure

thanks mabsky

 

[kevsy21]

If they could be of interest,theres no reason why not?

 

[mabsky]

Thanks

Thanks for replying i will go out tomorrow and have a look

Thanks again

 

[krela]

This may sound a really stupid question but is a cave a derelict place because i have loads of caves near me and i thought before i posted them i should make sure

thanks mabsky

That really depends, a plain old cave is neither derelict or abandoned, it's not even a human built structure.

If it has some kind of interesting human story, has been adapted by humans, smugglers etc then it MIGHT have some merit.

 

[mabsky]

Thanks Krela

Thanks i live in the Forest of Dean but i am aware that other people have reviewed the caves there so there isn't much point me reviewing them as well but thanks for your help

 

[krela]

Thanks i live in the Forest of Dean but i am aware that other people have reviewed the caves there so there isn't much point me reviewing them as well but thanks for your help

Caves or mines? The two are very different things.

We welcome everyones take on different places, just because someone else has been there doesn't mean you're contribution isn't welcomed.

 

[mabsky]

Oooops sorry

They are mines i got them mixed up and thanks but i want my first post to be good and original so i am using google maps and earth to try and find something that looks interesting near me so i can go and explore it

 

[King Al]

Mines we like but be careful!!

 

[mabsky]

Thanks king al

I am going up there soon can you recommend any if not i will try and find some thanks

 

[kevsy21]

I am going up there soon can you recommend any if not i will try and find some thanks

Good luck and enjoy.

 

[mabsky]

Thanks

Thanks will do!! ( i hope )

 

[Munchh]

They are mines i got them mixed up and thanks but i want my first post to be good and original so i am using google maps and earth to try and find something that looks interesting near me so i can go and explore it

Make sure you take adequate precautions, other than that, enjoy it. Look forward to seeing what you find.

 

[Coal Cutter]

Would love to see some pics of the mines down there. If they are cioal, be damned careful though...

 

[mabsky]

Thanks

Thanks i think 2 of them are coal and the rest are iron i am taking two headlamps incase one runs out i dont really want to get stuck down there

thanks

 

[krela]

Don't go into coal mines.

 

[kevsy21]

Unless you have gas monitoring equipment and proper lamps,etc,i strongly recommend you dont enter a coalmine.Even a crappy torch could set off a gas explosion or build up of gases could kill you.

 

[Coal Cutter]

As Krela says, definitley do not go into coal mines. I know there are folk who do but they really are gambling with their lives. Gas meters will not save your life..the effects of H2S and CO2 will occur extremely quickly and possibly faster than you are able to get out the mine. And taking torches or any other electrical device in a coal mine is very risky due to methane, unless they are tested "flameproof" lamps such as proper old Oldham mining lamps.. There is a reason that miners were banned from taking electrical stuff like cameras and digital watches, and even aluminium tin foil in coal mines.

 

[smiler]

Mines by their very nature are dangerous places to nose around, we have a few old copper and tin mines here in Cornwall and I have been in more of them over more years than I care to remember.
The advice given by Coal Cutter and Krela is good and you should follow it,
In any mine, Don’t trust any structures to be safe, watch where you are walking at all times (take a hiking pole or any stick) to prod ahead of yourself, don’t try and do the whole explore the first time, give yourself a chance to learn the layout.
Above all, Stay Safe, Good Luck.

 

[mabsky]

Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone i wont go in any coal ines but are the other mines ok to explore in

 

[krela]

Thanks everyone i wont go in any coal ines but are the other mines ok to explore in

Not on your own, no not really.