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@@ -53,20 +53,20 @@ rebelay or deviation in future. Immediately after this point, the walls of the
shaft bell out, and the rope hangs in stimulating isolation. About 5m from the shaft bell out, and the rope hangs in stimulating isolation. About 5m from the
floor a ledge is passed, which could be gained by a swing across, where there floor a ledge is passed, which could be gained by a swing across, where there
may possibly be a passage leading off [<A may possibly be a passage leading off [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-20" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-20"
name=qC1999-204-20>C1999-204-20 B</A>]. name=qC1999-204-20>C1999-204-20 B</A>].
<P>At the foot of the pitch, the way on is a very chossy, sloping descent which <P>At the foot of the pitch, the way on is a very chossy, sloping descent which
will require either re-rigging or bypassing (which may be possible by a climb up will require either re-rigging or bypassing (which may be possible by a climb up
and over) in future. This leads to a further short pitch (10m), which lands in and over) in future. This leads to a further short pitch (10m), which lands in
an aven chamber of ample proportions. From here drops an 8m pitch, an aven chamber of ample proportions. From here drops an 8m pitch,
landing on a rubble floor. The only way on is a tight rift landing on a rubble floor. The only way on is a tight rift
[<a href="qm.htm#C2000-204-60" name="qC2000-204-60">C2000-204-60 C</a>], [<a href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-60" name="qC2000-204-60">C2000-204-60 C</a>],
which was penetrated for only a short distance. which was penetrated for only a short distance.
More progress might be possible by someone small and imaginative. Not surveyed in 2000. More progress might be possible by someone small and imaginative. Not surveyed in 2000.
Back at the head of the 8m pitch. a crawl leading off from the foot of the Back at the head of the 8m pitch. a crawl leading off from the foot of the
pitch just descended, and a descending rubble slope. The rubble slope curves pitch just descended, and a descending rubble slope. The rubble slope curves
round to the right, passing a tight rift on the left [<A round to the right, passing a tight rift on the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-22" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-22"
name=qC1999-204-22>C1999-204-22 C</A>], to reach the bottom of a short climb up name=qC1999-204-22>C1999-204-22 C</A>], to reach the bottom of a short climb up
of 3m on the right, which is followed by a scramble down on the other side. From of 3m on the right, which is followed by a scramble down on the other side. From
here, straight ahead is a climb up into the foot of an aven, half-right is a here, straight ahead is a climb up into the foot of an aven, half-right is a
@@ -103,14 +103,14 @@ in 2000 from a natural, one bolt, and the rope from the pitch above.</p>
merry little stream is reached (similar volume of water to the Top Camp waterhole in merry little stream is reached (similar volume of water to the Top Camp waterhole in
spate). Upstream was not pushed, but reportedly leads quickly to the foot of a spate). Upstream was not pushed, but reportedly leads quickly to the foot of a
waterfall waterfall
[<a href="qm.htm#C2000-204-63" name="qC2000-204-63">C2000-204-63 B</a>]. [<a href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-63" name="qC2000-204-63">C2000-204-63 B</a>].
Downstream quickly narrows to about 50cm wide, and Downstream quickly narrows to about 50cm wide, and
progress is made by constantly changing level to stay where the passage is wide enough. progress is made by constantly changing level to stay where the passage is wide enough.
After about 40m a small cascade of about 4m is reached, which could probably be After about 40m a small cascade of about 4m is reached, which could probably be
free-climbed, but a handline here helps avoid getting soaked. The passage is free-climbed, but a handline here helps avoid getting soaked. The passage is
considerably wider for a few metres below the cascade, but soon resumes in its previous considerably wider for a few metres below the cascade, but soon resumes in its previous
manner. Suddenly, the head of a pitch manner. Suddenly, the head of a pitch
[<a href="qm.htm#C2000-204-64" name="qC2000-204-64">C2000-204-64 A</a>], [<a href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-64" name="qC2000-204-64">C2000-204-64 A</a>],
estimated at about 10 metres, estimated at about 10 metres,
is reached. This was the limit of exploration in 2000. The streamway can be seen to is reached. This was the limit of exploration in 2000. The streamway can be seen to
continue below the pitch, and perhaps becomes a bit wider.</p> continue below the pitch, and perhaps becomes a bit wider.</p>
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ apparent. A 40m freehanging section leads to a sloping ledge, where the shaft
doglegs again and a scrappy descent down a gulley, and a further two rebelays (at doglegs again and a scrappy descent down a gulley, and a further two rebelays (at
-68m and -80m), reaches a sloping ledge overlooking the final section of the -68m and -80m), reaches a sloping ledge overlooking the final section of the
pitch. A chossy traverse across the left hand wall appears to head into a parallel pitch. A chossy traverse across the left hand wall appears to head into a parallel
shaft [<a href="qm.htm#C2000-204-61" name="qC2000-204-61">C2000-204-61 C</a>]. shaft [<a href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-61" name="qC2000-204-61">C2000-204-61 C</a>].
A bolt round the corner to the right allows a descent of A bolt round the corner to the right allows a descent of
the final 22m to the floor to be made, where a boulder choke is met, with no way the final 22m to the floor to be made, where a boulder choke is met, with no way
on. The whole pitch, particularly the far wall, is rather loose and due care must on. The whole pitch, particularly the far wall, is rather loose and due care must
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ in here on two occasions.</p>
leading off to the right. This is initially flat-out over crumbly mud, but enlarges leading off to the right. This is initially flat-out over crumbly mud, but enlarges
after a short distance to enter a series of small mud-filled chambers. There is no after a short distance to enter a series of small mud-filled chambers. There is no
obvious way on, other than to start excavations in the mud banks obvious way on, other than to start excavations in the mud banks
[<a href="qm.htm#C2000-204-62" name="qC2000-204-62">C2000-204-62 Dig</a>]. [<a href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-62" name="qC2000-204-62">C2000-204-62 Dig</a>].
Not surveyed in 2000.</p> Not surveyed in 2000.</p>

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@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ rocks off) leads to the head of the second pitch, <B>Jim'll Fix It</B> (18m in 1
only about 10m in 2000/2001 due to increased snow levels). An only about 10m in 2000/2001 due to increased snow levels). An
unexplored passage is visible from the pitch head, which could be accessed by a unexplored passage is visible from the pitch head, which could be accessed by a
bolt traverse round the right hand side of the pitch head bolt traverse round the right hand side of the pitch head
[<A href="qm.htm#C1999-204-01" name=qC1999-204-01>C1999-204-01 C</A>] (explored by Brian?). [<A href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-01" name=qC1999-204-01>C1999-204-01 C</A>] (explored by Brian?).
The pitch is rigged from a bolt in the The pitch is rigged from a bolt in the
left hand wall with a deviation from a spit immediately after the pitch head left hand wall with a deviation from a spit immediately after the pitch head
bolt. This protects a marginal rub point and also avoids a jet of water which bolt. This protects a marginal rub point and also avoids a jet of water which
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Left leads downhill into <A
href="#nearend">The Near href="#nearend">The Near
End</A> and is the main way on. There is a further unexplored passage in the End</A> and is the main way on. There is a further unexplored passage in the
wall above the gap between the snow plug and the rock [<A wall above the gap between the snow plug and the rock [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-03" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-03"
name=qC1999-204-03>C1999-204-03 C</A>]. name=qC1999-204-03>C1999-204-03 C</A>].
<H3><A name=nearend>The Near End</A></H3> <H3><A name=nearend>The Near End</A></H3>
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ leads into the same <A
href="#nearside">side href="#nearside">side
passages</A> as the previous right turn. Left is <B>Needle Crawl</B> past an passages</A> as the previous right turn. Left is <B>Needle Crawl</B> past an
unexplored passage on the left [<A unexplored passage on the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-04" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-04"
name=qC1999-204-04>C1999-204-04 C</A>] and a crawl on the right (feels like name=qC1999-204-04>C1999-204-04 C</A>] and a crawl on the right (feels like
straight ahead) which becomes too small after ~8m. Straight ahead (feels like a straight ahead) which becomes too small after ~8m. Straight ahead (feels like a
left) leads to the head of a fine 4m diameter circular shaft, <B><a name="thread">Thread</a> left) leads to the head of a fine 4m diameter circular shaft, <B><a name="thread">Thread</a>
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Pitch</B>. This pitch of 17m leads into <A
href="midlevel.shtml#wolp">Wolpertinger href="midlevel.shtml#wolp">Wolpertinger
Way</A>. A continuation of the Way</A>. A continuation of the
crawl is visible at the opposite side of the pitch head [<A crawl is visible at the opposite side of the pitch head [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-06" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-06"
name=qC1999-204-06>C1999-204-06 C</A>]. name=qC1999-204-06>C1999-204-06 C</A>].
<P>From the crossroads, the main route in 1999 was straight ahead, downhill in <P>From the crossroads, the main route in 1999 was straight ahead, downhill in
mostly stooping height passage with a short section of sandy crawling. After 15m mostly stooping height passage with a short section of sandy crawling. After 15m
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ routes ahead and to the left are choked with boulders. To the right, a body
sized tube leads upwards for ~15m before opening out into a low chamber on the sized tube leads upwards for ~15m before opening out into a low chamber on the
left. The continuation of the crawl is immediately opposite the entry point and there is a climb down into a rift on left. The continuation of the crawl is immediately opposite the entry point and there is a climb down into a rift on
the far side of the chamber to the left [<A the far side of the chamber to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-07" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-07"
name=qC1999-204-07>C1999-204-07 B</A>]. The continuation is a winding passage which continues upwards. It then increases to stoping name=qC1999-204-07>C1999-204-07 B</A>]. The continuation is a winding passage which continues upwards. It then increases to stoping
heightand goes over some old gower pools. The passage continues to a flat out section ( not really a squeze, except for lardarses) not heightand goes over some old gower pools. The passage continues to a flat out section ( not really a squeze, except for lardarses) not
pushed, but running water could be heard. Back in the chamber, it doubles back on itself to pushed, but running water could be heard. Back in the chamber, it doubles back on itself to

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@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ narrow ledge.
<P><B>You're So Veined</B> is rigged at its southern end, and this is reached <P><B>You're So Veined</B> is rigged at its southern end, and this is reached
via a sandy crawl off to the right from the top of the steep gully, which passes via a sandy crawl off to the right from the top of the steep gully, which passes
over a hole in the floor through dangerous boulders [<A over a hole in the floor through dangerous boulders [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-09" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-09"
name=qC1999-204-09>C1999-204-09 C</A>] to reach a junction. Right is a name=qC1999-204-09>C1999-204-09 C</A>] to reach a junction. Right is a
passage, which quickly chokes, straight ahead leads into <A passage, which quickly chokes, straight ahead leads into <A
href="#110aday">110 A Day</A>, href="#110aday">110 A Day</A>,
@@ -48,16 +48,16 @@ Series</A>. </P>
crawling for 110m. Immediately after the start is a sharp right hand bend with crawling for 110m. Immediately after the start is a sharp right hand bend with
a crawl straight ahead to <B>110 Bidet</B>. About halfway along is a crossroads, a crawl straight ahead to <B>110 Bidet</B>. About halfway along is a crossroads,
where low passages lead off to the left to <B>110 Bidet</B> and to the right [<A where low passages lead off to the left to <B>110 Bidet</B> and to the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-13" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-13"
name=qC1999-204-13>C1999-204-13 C</A>]. At the terminus reached in 1999, the name=qC1999-204-13>C1999-204-13 C</A>]. At the terminus reached in 1999, the
passage splits into two. Each branch immediately becomes tight, but could be passage splits into two. Each branch immediately becomes tight, but could be
pushed further with a little determination and effort [<A pushed further with a little determination and effort [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-14" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-14"
name=qC1999-204-14>C1999-204-14 C</A> and <A name=qC1999-204-14>C1999-204-14 C</A> and <A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-15" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-15"
name=qC1999-204-15>C1999-204-15 C</A>]. In the left hand branch, just before the name=qC1999-204-15>C1999-204-15 C</A>]. In the left hand branch, just before the
passage becomes tighter, is an undescended pitch [<A passage becomes tighter, is an undescended pitch [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-16" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-16"
name=qC1999-204-16>C1999-204-16 A</A>] of perhaps 20m. name=qC1999-204-16>C1999-204-16 A</A>] of perhaps 20m.
<H3><A name=110bidet>110 Bidet</A></H3> <H3><A name=110bidet>110 Bidet</A></H3>
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ to a hole in the floor among boulders, <B>Marble Run</B>. To the left here
is a low passage leading to <B>No Pain No Gain</B>, whilst <B>110 Bidet</B> carries straight on. is a low passage leading to <B>No Pain No Gain</B>, whilst <B>110 Bidet</B> carries straight on.
Continuing on, the passage turns right, followed shortly by a crossroads with a crawly passage. Continuing on, the passage turns right, followed shortly by a crossroads with a crawly passage.
To the right is a dead end; to the left is [<A To the right is a dead end; to the left is [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-54" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-54"
name=qC2000-204-54>C2000-204-54 B</A>]. Straight on emerges into <B>110 A Day</B> name=qC2000-204-54>C2000-204-54 B</A>]. Straight on emerges into <B>110 A Day</B>
about half way along its length. about half way along its length.
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ passage. The passage does this once more to end in an earth blockage.
boulder slope (care required) to a rebelay, then a descent of 23m via a boulder slope (care required) to a rebelay, then a descent of 23m via a
deviation off the far wall below a large wedged boulder. There may be a passage deviation off the far wall below a large wedged boulder. There may be a passage
on the far side of the rift accessible with difficulty from this boulder [<A on the far side of the rift accessible with difficulty from this boulder [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-17" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-17"
name=qC1999-204-17>C1999-204-17 C</A>]. From the base of the pitch, two rift name=qC1999-204-17>C1999-204-17 C</A>]. From the base of the pitch, two rift
passages lead off which very quickly become too tight. passages lead off which very quickly become too tight.
<P>The main route on is reached by swinging off after 16m into a 6m wide <P>The main route on is reached by swinging off after 16m into a 6m wide
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Series</A>. A rift visible at the opposite side of the pit has an audible
connection to <B>You're so Veined</B>. connection to <B>You're so Veined</B>.
<P>To the right at the blind pit is a draughting phreatic tube which heads <P>To the right at the blind pit is a draughting phreatic tube which heads
downhill at a comfortable walking size past a tight passage on the left [<A downhill at a comfortable walking size past a tight passage on the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-18" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-18"
name=qC1999-204-18>C1999-204-18 C</A>]. After 20m, a 3m climb up into a roof name=qC1999-204-18>C1999-204-18 C</A>]. After 20m, a 3m climb up into a roof
tube on the right hand side is the way into the <A tube on the right hand side is the way into the <A
href="pleasuredome.shtml#elephant">White href="pleasuredome.shtml#elephant">White
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ via a left hand bend with a too tight rift on the right (probably connecting to
that at the loose climb) ending at a 2m climb down. There is a possible way on that at the loose climb) ending at a 2m climb down. There is a possible way on
at the bottom of this, but it is very small and tall people at least would have at the bottom of this, but it is very small and tall people at least would have
to enter feet first [<A to enter feet first [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-19" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-19"
name=qC1999-204-19>C1999-204-19 C</A>]. There is a noticeable draught here name=qC1999-204-19>C1999-204-19 C</A>]. There is a noticeable draught here
blowing downhill (into the cave). blowing downhill (into the cave).

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@@ -18,36 +18,36 @@
try not to disturb the remaining flow patterns in the mud). A crawly mud floored try not to disturb the remaining flow patterns in the mud). A crawly mud floored
passage leaves the chamber to the right. To the right near the end of the crawl is a passage leaves the chamber to the right. To the right near the end of the crawl is a
bedding plane that continues uphill [<A bedding plane that continues uphill [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-01" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-01"
name=qC2000-204-01>C2000-204-01 B</A>], whilst to the left is a small stone floored pit. There name=qC2000-204-01>C2000-204-01 B</A>], whilst to the left is a small stone floored pit. There
is a 2m climb up from the top of the pit. This has a stalactite formation at the top on the is a 2m climb up from the top of the pit. This has a stalactite formation at the top on the
right, and threads on the left where a sling may be attached to assist. The crawl then right, and threads on the left where a sling may be attached to assist. The crawl then
continues to a junction with two connecting passages to the left [<A continues to a junction with two connecting passages to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-02" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-02"
name=qC2000-204-02>C2000-204-02 B</A>] and two connecting passages to the right [<A name=qC2000-204-02>C2000-204-02 B</A>] and two connecting passages to the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-03" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-03"
name=qC2000-204-03>C2000-204-03 C</A>]. The passage then continues to a T junction where it name=qC2000-204-03>C2000-204-03 C</A>]. The passage then continues to a T junction where it
enlarges slightly. To the right is [<A enlarges slightly. To the right is [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-04" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-04"
name=qC2000-204-04>C2000-204-04 C</A>]. To the left there is a chamber that is name=qC2000-204-04>C2000-204-04 C</A>]. To the left there is a chamber that is
intersected by a tight rift with flowing water. Downstream is [<A intersected by a tight rift with flowing water. Downstream is [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-05" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-05"
name=qC2000-204-05>C2000-204-05 C</A>]. Upstream a key hole passage slopes upwards, to a T-junction name=qC2000-204-05>C2000-204-05 C</A>]. Upstream a key hole passage slopes upwards, to a T-junction
with a chamber to the right, and an short, almost flat-out crawl to the left. with a chamber to the right, and an short, almost flat-out crawl to the left.
The chamber, which has The chamber, which has
an aven [<A an aven [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-55" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-55"
name=qC2000-204-55>C2000-204-55 X</A>], can be dropped into. name=qC2000-204-55>C2000-204-55 X</A>], can be dropped into.
A rift at the other end of the chamber leads to a A rift at the other end of the chamber leads to a
waterfall which feeds the stream that runs through the chamber. Climbing up before the rift gives waterfall which feeds the stream that runs through the chamber. Climbing up before the rift gives
access to a crawl [<A access to a crawl [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-06" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-06"
name=qC2000-204-06>C2000-204-06 C</A>]. The flat out crawl emerges to a small angular chamber, at the name=qC2000-204-06>C2000-204-06 C</A>]. The flat out crawl emerges to a small angular chamber, at the
top of which, to the right, is a hole [<A top of which, to the right, is a hole [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-07" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-07"
name=qC2000-204-07>C2000-204-07 C</A>]. To the left a low passage runs above a 4m drop [<A name=qC2000-204-07>C2000-204-07 C</A>]. To the left a low passage runs above a 4m drop [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-08" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-08"
name=qC2000-204-08>C2000-204-08 B</A>]. This then turns right and continues to a fork in the passage. To name=qC2000-204-08>C2000-204-08 B</A>]. This then turns right and continues to a fork in the passage. To
the left is <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>, and to the right is a smaller chamber with a hole in the floor, the left is <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>, and to the right is a smaller chamber with a hole in the floor,
windows to <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>, and a bedding plane continuing up at 10&deg;, which again connects into <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>. windows to <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>, and a bedding plane continuing up at 10&deg;, which again connects into <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>.
@@ -55,97 +55,97 @@ windows to <B>Insignificant Chamber</B>, and a bedding plane continuing up at 10
<H3><A name=insignificantchamber>Insignificant Chamber</A></H3> <H3><A name=insignificantchamber>Insignificant Chamber</A></H3>
<P><B>Insignificant Chamber</B> can be entered at floor level from <B>No Pain No Gain</B>. It extends to a <P><B>Insignificant Chamber</B> can be entered at floor level from <B>No Pain No Gain</B>. It extends to a
passage on the left as one enters, where there are a number a interconnecting holes on the right [<A passage on the left as one enters, where there are a number a interconnecting holes on the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-58" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-58"
name=qC2000-204-58>C2000-204-58 C</A>]. Upslope from the entrance is a bedding plane which splits left to name=qC2000-204-58>C2000-204-58 C</A>]. Upslope from the entrance is a bedding plane which splits left to
<B>Bonsai Crawl</B> on the left and to [<A <B>Bonsai Crawl</B> on the left and to [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-09" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-09"
name=qC2000-204-09>C2000-204-09 B</A>] on the right. To the right upon entering Insignificant Chamber one can climb up name=qC2000-204-09>C2000-204-09 B</A>] on the right. To the right upon entering Insignificant Chamber one can climb up
to a point above the small chamber in <B>No Pain No Gain</B>. From here there is a phreatic tube[<A to a point above the small chamber in <B>No Pain No Gain</B>. From here there is a phreatic tube[<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-57" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-57"
name=qC2000-204-57>C2000-204-57 C</A>] that can be probably be reached with the aid of a traverse line. The passage name=qC2000-204-57>C2000-204-57 C</A>] that can be probably be reached with the aid of a traverse line. The passage
continues climbing ever upward [<A continues climbing ever upward [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-56" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-56"
name=qC2000-204-08>C2000-204-56 B</A>]. The passage to the left from Insignificant Chamber gets smaller and name=qC2000-204-08>C2000-204-56 B</A>]. The passage to the left from Insignificant Chamber gets smaller and
meets a crossroads. To the left is a walking size passage with a small pit in the floor that continues to a large meets a crossroads. To the left is a walking size passage with a small pit in the floor that continues to a large
pitch [<A pitch [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-10" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-10"
name=qC2000-204-10>C2000-204-10 A</A>], thought to drop into Pleasuredome. Straight on the passage turns to a steeply name=qC2000-204-10>C2000-204-10 A</A>], thought to drop into Pleasuredome. Straight on the passage turns to a steeply
sloping pitch [<A sloping pitch [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-11" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-11"
name=qC2000-204-11>C2000-204-11 B</A>]. To the right is some small passage that connects to the Bonsai name=qC2000-204-11>C2000-204-11 B</A>]. To the right is some small passage that connects to the Bonsai
Crawl. Half way along this passage there is a hole [<A Crawl. Half way along this passage there is a hole [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-59" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-59"
name=qC2000-204-59>C2000-204-59 C</A>]. name=qC2000-204-59>C2000-204-59 C</A>].
<H3><A name=Bonsaicrawl>Bonsai Crawl</A></H3> <H3><A name=Bonsaicrawl>Bonsai Crawl</A></H3>
<P><B>Bonsai Crawl</B> is a wide bedding plane. A tall and thin passage to the right goes to a chamber <P><B>Bonsai Crawl</B> is a wide bedding plane. A tall and thin passage to the right goes to a chamber
with a pitch [<A with a pitch [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-52" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-52"
name=qC2000-204-52>C2000-204-52 C</A>] and a couple of small passages to the right [<A name=qC2000-204-52>C2000-204-52 C</A>] and a couple of small passages to the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-50" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-50"
name=qC2000-204-50>C2000-204-50 C</A>] and [<A name=qC2000-204-50>C2000-204-50 C</A>] and [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-51" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-51"
name=qC2000-204-51>C2000-204-51 C</A>]. A passage leads off to the left and gets lower, passing some name=qC2000-204-51>C2000-204-51 C</A>]. A passage leads off to the left and gets lower, passing some
pretties on the floor. It then continues [<A pretties on the floor. It then continues [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-53" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-53"
name=qC2000-204-53>C2000-204-53 A</A>]. Bonsai Crawl continues to a fork that has a stooping-size name=qC2000-204-53>C2000-204-53 A</A>]. Bonsai Crawl continues to a fork that has a stooping-size
passage to the left [<A passage to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-12" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-12"
name=qC2000-204-12>C2000-204-12 B</A>]. To the right is a walking-size passage with a boulder floor. name=qC2000-204-12>C2000-204-12 B</A>]. To the right is a walking-size passage with a boulder floor.
There is a hole in the right wall that has a couple of small passages leading off [<A There is a hole in the right wall that has a couple of small passages leading off [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-13" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-13"
name=qC2000-204-13>C2000-204-13 C</A>], [<A name=qC2000-204-13>C2000-204-13 C</A>], [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-14" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-14"
name=qC2000-204-14>C2000-204-14 C</A>]. The passage then debouches into <B>The Colonnade</B>. name=qC2000-204-14>C2000-204-14 C</A>]. The passage then debouches into <B>The Colonnade</B>.
<H3><A name=thecolonnade>The Colonnade</A></H3> <H3><A name=thecolonnade>The Colonnade</A></H3>
<P><B>Bonsai Crawl</B> joins at a point where <b>The Colonnade</b>, a wide walking passage with a boulder <P><B>Bonsai Crawl</B> joins at a point where <b>The Colonnade</b>, a wide walking passage with a boulder
floor, makes a sharp turn. To the right the passage comes to a chamber-like crossroads. To the left floor, makes a sharp turn. To the right the passage comes to a chamber-like crossroads. To the left
is an initially walking-sized tube [<A is an initially walking-sized tube [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-41" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-41"
name=qC2000-204-41>C2000-204-41 A</A>] and to the right a low draughting crawl [<A name=qC2000-204-41>C2000-204-41 A</A>] and to the right a low draughting crawl [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-42" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-42"
name=qC2000-204-42>C2000-204-42 B</A>]. <b>The Colonnade</b> continues and a stream joins from the left. name=qC2000-204-42>C2000-204-42 B</A>]. <b>The Colonnade</b> continues and a stream joins from the left.
Further along on the left is a pile of stones which must originate from a passage [<A Further along on the left is a pile of stones which must originate from a passage [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-43" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-43"
name=qC2000-204-43>C2000-204-43 Dig</A>]. The passage then becomes small with a possible aven [<A name=qC2000-204-43>C2000-204-43 Dig</A>]. The passage then becomes small with a possible aven [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-44" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-44"
name=qC2000-204-44>C2000-204-44 X</A>], a tight rift [<A name=qC2000-204-44>C2000-204-44 X</A>], a tight rift [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-45" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-45"
name=qC2000-204-45>C2000-204-45 B</A>], and a crawl down and to the right. The crawl emerges into name=qC2000-204-45>C2000-204-45 B</A>], and a crawl down and to the right. The crawl emerges into
a chamber, with a possible way on over rocks directly ahead [<A a chamber, with a possible way on over rocks directly ahead [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-49" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-49"
name=qC2000-204-49>C2000-204-49 C</A>]. The chamber gets larger to the right, where there are two name=qC2000-204-49>C2000-204-49 C</A>]. The chamber gets larger to the right, where there are two
tight rifts leading off [<A tight rifts leading off [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-46" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-46"
name=qC2000-204-46>C2000-204-46 C</A>], [<A name=qC2000-204-46>C2000-204-46 C</A>], [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-47" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-47"
name=qC2000-204-47>C2000-204-47 C</A>] and an aven [<A name=qC2000-204-47>C2000-204-47 C</A>] and an aven [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-48" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-48"
name=qC2000-204-48>C2000-204-48 X</A>]. Water was flowing down one of these, possibly to the waterfall name=qC2000-204-48>C2000-204-48 X</A>]. Water was flowing down one of these, possibly to the waterfall
entering the chamber in <b>No Pain No Gain</b>. At this time in 2000 entering the chamber in <b>No Pain No Gain</b>. At this time in 2000
it had not rained on the surface for 8 days. Back where it had not rained on the surface for 8 days. Back where
<B>Bonsai Crawl</B> enters, the passage goes straight on with a number of minor passages to the sides. <B>Bonsai Crawl</B> enters, the passage goes straight on with a number of minor passages to the sides.
These are a crawl to the left [<A These are a crawl to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-15" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-15"
name=qC2000-204-15>C2000-204-15 C</A>]; then some distance further on, another crawl on the left [<A name=qC2000-204-15>C2000-204-15 C</A>]; then some distance further on, another crawl on the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-16" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-16"
name=qC2000-204-16>C2000-204-16 B</A>] leading from a trench in the passage; a small passage on the name=qC2000-204-16>C2000-204-16 B</A>] leading from a trench in the passage; a small passage on the
right [<A right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-17" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-17"
name=qC2000-204-17>C2000-204-17 C</A>] that links to [<A name=qC2000-204-17>C2000-204-17 C</A>] that links to [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-21" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-21"
name=qC2000-204-21>C2000-204-21 C</A>]; and a crawl high up to the left [<A name=qC2000-204-21>C2000-204-21 C</A>]; and a crawl high up to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-18" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-18"
name=qC2000-204-18>C2000-204-18 C</A>]. A short distance further a walking-size passage goes to the name=qC2000-204-18>C2000-204-18 C</A>]. A short distance further a walking-size passage goes to the
left [<A left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-19" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-19"
name=qC2000-204-19>C2000-204-19 C</A>]. The main passage then forks: to the left is [<A name=qC2000-204-19>C2000-204-19 C</A>]. The main passage then forks: to the left is [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-20" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-20"
name=qC2000-204-20>C2000-204-20 C</A>] whilst to the right the passage continues past a high up crawl [<A name=qC2000-204-20>C2000-204-20 C</A>] whilst to the right the passage continues past a high up crawl [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-21" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-21"
name=qC2000-204-21>C2000-204-21 C</A>], and then possibly [<A name=qC2000-204-21>C2000-204-21 C</A>], and then possibly [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-22" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-22"
name=qC2000-204-22>C2000-204-22 C</A>]. The main passage then pops out into name=qC2000-204-22>C2000-204-22 C</A>]. The main passage then pops out into
<a href="treeumphant.shtml#treeumphantpassage"><B>Treeumphant Passage</B></a>. <a href="treeumphant.shtml#treeumphantpassage"><B>Treeumphant Passage</B></a>.

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@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ be any ways through the boulders, but a rift leads off at the western end,
quickly arriving at the head of a 10m pitch with a constricted take off, rigged quickly arriving at the head of a 10m pitch with a constricted take off, rigged
from boulders. An eyehole part way down this pitch appears to lead into a from boulders. An eyehole part way down this pitch appears to lead into a
parallel shaft [<A parallel shaft [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-25" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-25"
name=qC1999-204-25>C1999-204-25 B</A>] (This is probably the connection through to pleasure dome). The pitch lands on a rubble floor with a name=qC1999-204-25>C1999-204-25 B</A>] (This is probably the connection through to pleasure dome). The pitch lands on a rubble floor with a
blind pit. Heading south quickly reaches a loose pitch head, with a rift passage blind pit. Heading south quickly reaches a loose pitch head, with a rift passage
continuing beyond. continuing beyond.
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ after 6m. This is rigged from a Y-hang on either side of the rift, but soon
opens out to give a fine descent of 15m landing in a spacious rift at 182m depth opens out to give a fine descent of 15m landing in a spacious rift at 182m depth
from 204b entrance. A narrow slot in the floor develops, which is just large from 204b entrance. A narrow slot in the floor develops, which is just large
enough to descend, but stones thrown down sound dead [<A enough to descend, but stones thrown down sound dead [<A
href="qm.htm#C1999-204-26" href="qm.shtml#C1999-204-26"
name=qC1999-204-26>C1999-204-26 B</A>]. It is possible to traverse above the name=qC1999-204-26>C1999-204-26 B</A>]. It is possible to traverse above the
slot for a short way before the rift becomes too tight. slot for a short way before the rift becomes too tight.
<P>There is a noticeable breeze at the base of this pitch, as there is through <P>There is a noticeable breeze at the base of this pitch, as there is through

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@@ -21,48 +21,48 @@ choked chamber.
In the other direction, Treeumphant Passage continues over large boulders going In the other direction, Treeumphant Passage continues over large boulders going
slightly up hill. There is a walking passage off to the left [<A slightly up hill. There is a walking passage off to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-24" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-24"
name=qC2000-204-24>C2000-204-24 A</A>], as well as a high up crawl to the right [<A name=qC2000-204-24>C2000-204-24 A</A>], as well as a high up crawl to the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-25" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-25"
name=qC2000-204-25>C2000-204-25 C</A>] and then a tight high passage to the left [<A name=qC2000-204-25>C2000-204-25 C</A>] and then a tight high passage to the left [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-26" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-26"
name=qC2000-204-26>C2000-204-26 C</A>]. The passage then increases in height approaching a sharp turn name=qC2000-204-26>C2000-204-26 C</A>]. The passage then increases in height approaching a sharp turn
to the right. Here a walking size passage [<A to the right. Here a walking size passage [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-28" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-28"
name=qC2000-204-28>C2000-204-28 A</A>] continues straight on, and there may be an aven in the ceiling [<A name=qC2000-204-28>C2000-204-28 A</A>] continues straight on, and there may be an aven in the ceiling [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-27" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-27"
name=qC2000-204-27>C2000-204-27 X</A>]. The main passage passes possibly diggable holes at floor level [<A name=qC2000-204-27>C2000-204-27 X</A>]. The main passage passes possibly diggable holes at floor level [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-29" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-29"
name=qC2000-204-29>C2000-204-29 Dig</A>], and continues into <B>Great Oak Chamber</B>. name=qC2000-204-29>C2000-204-29 Dig</A>], and continues into <B>Great Oak Chamber</B>.
<H3><A name=greatoakchamber>Great Oak Chamber</A></H3> <H3><A name=greatoakchamber>Great Oak Chamber</A></H3>
<P><B>Treeumphant Passage</B> disappears into an approx 5m drop [<A <P><B>Treeumphant Passage</B> disappears into an approx 5m drop [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-32" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-32"
name=qC2000-204-32>C2000-204-32 B</A>] in Great Oak Chamber and there is an aven above [<A name=qC2000-204-32>C2000-204-32 B</A>] in Great Oak Chamber and there is an aven above [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-33" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-33"
name=qC2000-204-33>C2000-204-33 X</A>]. There may be passage continuing straight across the chamber [<A name=qC2000-204-33>C2000-204-33 X</A>]. There may be passage continuing straight across the chamber [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-31" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-31"
name=qC2000-204-31>C2000-204-31 B</A>], as well as a passage to the right [<A name=qC2000-204-31>C2000-204-31 B</A>], as well as a passage to the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-30" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-30"
name=qC2000-204-30>C2000-204-30 C</A>]. Just before the drop there is a bouldery slope up to another name=qC2000-204-30>C2000-204-30 C</A>]. Just before the drop there is a bouldery slope up to another
smaller walking size passage. There is an oxbow to the left, with a possible passage leading off smaller walking size passage. There is an oxbow to the left, with a possible passage leading off
it [<A it [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-34" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-34"
name=qC2000-204-34>C2000-204-34 B</A>], as well as an aven [<A name=qC2000-204-34>C2000-204-34 B</A>], as well as an aven [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-35" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-35"
name=qC2000-204-35>C2000-204-35 X</A>]. There are a couple of possible digs to the left slightly name=qC2000-204-35>C2000-204-35 X</A>]. There are a couple of possible digs to the left slightly
further on [<A further on [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-36" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-36"
name=qC2000-204-36>C2000-204-36 C</A>], [<A name=qC2000-204-36>C2000-204-36 C</A>], [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-37" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-37"
name=qC2000-204-37>C2000-204-37 C</A>] before the passage enters <B>Cave Tree Chamber</B>. name=qC2000-204-37>C2000-204-37 C</A>] before the passage enters <B>Cave Tree Chamber</B>.
<H3><A name=cavetreechamber>Cave Tree Chamber</A></H3> <H3><A name=cavetreechamber>Cave Tree Chamber</A></H3>
<P>There is a climb down of about 2m into <B>Cave Tree Chamber</B>, which has a bouldery floor on <P>There is a climb down of about 2m into <B>Cave Tree Chamber</B>, which has a bouldery floor on
the left, and a pitch on the right [<A the left, and a pitch on the right [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-39" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-39"
name=qC2000-204-39>C2000-204-39 B</A>]. An aven extends above [<A name=qC2000-204-39>C2000-204-39 B</A>]. An aven extends above [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-38" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-38"
name=qC2000-204-38>C2000-204-38 X</A>], and the passage may continue over the pitch [<A name=qC2000-204-38>C2000-204-38 X</A>], and the passage may continue over the pitch [<A
href="qm.htm#C2000-204-40" href="qm.shtml#C2000-204-40"
name=qC2000-204-40>C2000-204-40 A</A>]. It would be advisable to protect this traverse. name=qC2000-204-40>C2000-204-40 A</A>]. It would be advisable to protect this traverse.