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West Mine is the largest mine under Alderley Edge, and the main chamber, not far in from the entrance, is the largest single open space underground at Alderley. Nevertheless, it is small by comparison with mine chambers elsewhere in the UK. The chamber was excavated by using hand drills and gunpowder and probably took a couple of years to get as large as it is now.
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Cavers do not always go down caves! We generally enjoy any underground experience and one not too distant from most DCC members is the Queensway Tunnel under the Mersey between Liverpool and Birkenhead. There have now been two club trips to the tunnels led by experienced local guides. The picture shows the descent from the tunnel access at road level to the deck below where there are emergency bays.

The next public event at the Alderley Edge mines is an evening trip at Wood Mine on Tuesday 15/10/2024.To find out if there is still space available, go to the booking page.

In case of emergency at Alderley Edge, call POLICE 999 and ask for DERBYSHIRE CAVE RESCUE.   They will call out local team members.  Do NOT call for the Fire Brigade.