The Belfryite wrote:
The lock has recently been changed due to a catastrophic failure and because currently the gate is damaged and we are unable to lock or unlock the cave from the inside hence a risk of locking someone into the cave, access is via the current diggers/ BEC Caving Secretary. A fixed ladder has been reinstalled into the entrance and because of the vicinity to a public footbath, it is important that the gate is locked. Once the weather improves, the gate will either be repaired or replaced and previous access arrangements restored.