The newly christened Law and Disorder culvert under Taunton. It’s not long but it does flow under two pillars of The Establishment.
The first attempt was abandoned as the water level far exceeded wader height. It’s only proper culverteering when wet suits or boats are deployed; we opted for the former on this occasion. This hopefully explains the curious attire in the photo.

Limestone pavements below the Lilstock Royal Navy Aircraft Range.

A last minute field trip with a cast of many. Thanks to Big T for this one.

One of the highlights of an excellent little Cornish tin mine that is accessible at various points in a sea cliff.

The long-awaited chance to tackle the CRTT finally arrived.  In the company of Spungletumpet, Rigsby, Bigjobs and AndyJ, we rappelled, climbed, swung, tiptoed and hauled our way through the heart of the Moelwyn mountains from Croesor to Rhosydd.

Mark Tanner took all the photos on this page (on his legendary 99p camera) I’d forgotten my tripod head.

Thanks to the dedicated mine explorers and adit enthusiasts, who maintain the fixed gear along the route.

Delight at the discovery of a pretty unique slice of industrial archeology was muted after my tripod pitched forward and smashed my favourite lens.

All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told:
Many a man his life hath sold
But my outside to behold:
Gilded tombs do worms enfold.

The Merchant of Venice (Act II – Scene VII) Shakespeare

A small and inconsequential detail from the Horror Labs, Belgium, followed by the winners in perverse order…

Behind the Red Door was a whole new world of giant fans, strip lights and electric buggies. As one door closed another opened and a further eight visits was to reveal all; slowly and deliciously we gorged on the “sublime city”.

…above the stilling basin. Big ups to Eotech.