Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau

Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau
Map showing the location of Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau
Map showing the location of Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau
LocationAlyn Gorge, Flintshire, Wales
OS gridSJ 191655
Coordinates53°10′51″N 3°12′40″W / 53.180883°N 3.21124°W / 53.180883; -3.21124
Length800 metres (2,600 ft)
Discovery1978
GeologyLimestone
Hazardsliable to flood
Accesscontact North Wales Caving Club
TranslationOld Springs Cave (Welsh)
RegistryCambrian Cave Registry[1]

Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau (sometimes known in English as Poacher's Cave) lies in the Alyn Gorge in Flintshire, Wales close to Ogof Hesp Alyn. It was discovered in 1978 after excavation allowed access to Dyer's Adit. Being below a dry river bed, the cave can be prone to flooding in wet weather. There is a short ladder pitch just inside the entrance, and it makes a short trip suitable for novice cavers.

  1. ^ "Poachers Cave". Cambrian Cave Registry. Retrieved 30 March 2012.