Ogof Nadolig

Ogof Nadolig
Lower entrance structure
Map showing the location of Ogof Nadolig
Map showing the location of Ogof Nadolig
LocationAlyn Gorge, Flintshire, Wales
OS gridSJ 19036555
Coordinates53°10′51″N 3°12′47″W / 53.18091°N 3.212961°W / 53.18091; -3.212961
Length300 metres (980 ft)
DiscoveryNorth Wales Caving Club 1978
GeologyLimestone
HazardsNone
AccessFree
TranslationChristmas Cave (Welsh)
Cave surveyelevation
RegistryCambrian Cave Registry[1]

Ogof Nadolig is a cave in the Alyn Gorge near Cilcain, Flintshire, Wales. It is mostly crawling, 300 metres (980 ft) long, and ends with a shaft up to the surface and a locked manhole cover.

Nearby, but closer to the river, are the caves Ogof Hesp Alyn and Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau.

Its name derives from the fact that it was discovered on Christmas Day.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Ogof Nadolig". Ogof Nadolig. Retrieved 30 March 2012.