Exploring an Abandoned Underground Mine from the 1780s with Old Machinery, Bats, trax and Mine Carts

[@susiejgray]

Great to have you back Darren! That was quite an adventure just to get to the mine. Really enjoyed this explore, and yes, the colors of the natural formations were beautiful! Cool to see the bat up close - quite large compared to the bats we have in Vermont. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us. We all look forward to seeing more of your explorations soon! Be well :-)

[@stare6711]

Hi Susie good to hear from you again. I have no zoom on my GoPro so had to get really close to the bat to get a good shot of it. . . . . Was praying that it wouldn’t wake up as you would have seen me running as fast as I could for the exit:) Thanks for watching

[@susiejgray]

@@stare6711 LOL. I was hoping the bat wouldn't wake up too... for both our sakes. Looking forward to seeing more of you exploring now that lockdown is easing up there. Stay safe but have fun!! :-)

[@brenda.w3328]

WOOHOO! SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK! This made my day!💃

[@stare6711]

Hi Brenda, it’s so good to be free from lockdown again, I just couldn’t wait to get out and explore something, hope you enjoyed the mine:)

[@AbandonedUK]

Urbex Surrealism Art, You painted a wonderful picture for us all to to look & stare. Took me right back to my youth exploring the Godstone hearthstone mines. although this mine was fantastically more colourful than a hearthstone mine. Very enjoyable...looking well & thanks for sharing, I bet you forget the elf & safety hard hat (act 1974) TC. ;-)

[@stare6711]

Hi Steve, this was my first ever mine explore and I was soooooo aware about not getting lost in the place that I took 7 torches with me just incase😂

[@andy2625]

Hi Stare, Wow, it's really great to see a new video from you, it's been so long because of lockdown, and I must say I've really missed your great videos so it's really nice to see a new one. What a beautiful place & beautiful surroundings, that mine must of been so busy in it's heyday, with all the men mining risking there lives. How nice to see a bat to fast asleep. Can't wait for the next video. Stay safe Stare. Andy. 👍😊👍

[@stare6711]

Hi Andy good to hear from you again. It’s great to be able to travel again after sooooo long in lockdown. I’ve never explored a mine before so didn’t know what to expect, I’m just glad there was a few things worth showing inside the place. The bat asleep was a bit scary for me as I don’t have a zoom on the GoPro so had to get really close to it to film it close up. . . . . So pleased it didn’t wake up:)

[@Merry-ne4mr]

So good to see you again! Very nice exploration, fascinating but dangerous, as well! I hope you will be able to bring us more of your videos from here on. All the best to you!

[@stare6711]

Yes hopefully I will be able to travel around more now that the restrictions have eased:) Thanks for watching

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

My sister and I used to play adventure games on the computer years ago and she gave me her secret of going into unexplored caverns without getting lost. Always go to the right! It took me awhile to admit she was right. Again. It’s great that your back!! Don’t leave us all out here, looking for you. And thanks for the weird explore !

[@stare6711]

Hi Sheri, thanks for the tip about always going right, it makes sense as then you can always find your way back out. I was so worried about getting lost inside that I took 7 different torches just incase😀 Thanks for watching

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

@@stare6711 You took ONLY SEVEN?!?! I will refer to you as “Braveheart” from now on.

[@JOSIE19643]

Aye welcome back !!! The mine exploring was so cool !! And the waterfalls are amazing !! Thanks for sharing and hope to see more of your videos, until then take care !! 👍🇨🇦

[@stare6711]

Hi Mitsy, I’ve never been in a mine before so didn’t know what to expect. I was very aware of not getting lost so I took 7 torches with me just incase🙄 Just good to get back out and film something for you guys:) Thanks for watching

[@Chrisssy2112]

Hi Darren!! Welcome back! I’m going to watch your video now 😊

[@mihronissaoulfat1971]

So good to see you again man you are the best

[@stare6711]

Hi Mihronissa, I’m glad you enjoyed the explore, I didn’t know what I was going to find in the mine as it was so big. I’m glad i got to show you guys what was inside:) Thanks for watching

[@Chrisssy2112]

So interesting to see the rusty relics left behind. Just imagine what more you’d seen had you two worn your wellies. 😊 My guess is that you’re in South Wales?? I enjoyed the explore and seriously hope to see you soon as I love your videos Darren! So good to see your smiling face. 👍😊✌️

[@stare6711]

Hi Chrissy, yes I wish I had brought wellies as there were quite a few flooded tunnels I could have explored🙄 It’s so good to be able to travel again with the Coronavirus restrictions being lifted, yes your right it was in South Wales, about an hour drive from where I live:) BTW I love the stain glass you now have on your home page it’s sooooo colourful or colorful:)

[@Chrisssy2112]

@@stare6711 thank you! I hope I didn’t confuse you by changing my pic icon to a gopher 😊😂

[@D2D_URBEX]

Nice one mate... good to see you back at it. Better places down South everyone up here are ranting and raving and places trashed. Looks a good day 🤗

[@stare6711]

Good to get back out and explore something, lockdown through the winter felt like a really long time. . . . . . .I know what you mean about explorers, it’s all about who gets to film it first by any means necessary🙄 I got into it because I wanted to meet other likeminded people who wanted to document these places and maybe find out the story of why they were abandoned. It’s not the same now as it used to be unfortunately. Hope to see something from you soon:)

[@D2D_URBEX]

@@stare6711 yeah mate hopefully soon still got footage from last explores I done but not got time just now to get through them 🤣. Heading on a trip soon 😉

[@susannewzealand7950]

Like everyone saying - nice to see u back. Beautiful waterfall. I wouldn't venture into the mine. Especially after seeung that colossal

[@stare6711]

Hi Susan, it’s great to get back outdoors again now that we are allowed to travel around. Yes the mine was a bit dangerous but interesting to see how people worked for a living in the old days. . . . . .Rather them than me though:)

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Nice explore Darren. I bloody hate bats. It's nice to see some remnants of the past still there.

[@stare6711]

Ha yes I remember you ducking and diving bats in quite a few of your explores😂

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

@@stare6711 🤣

[@Dontwantahandle0]

Wow, that is a huge mine, worth the trek.

[@stare6711]

Hi Evelyn, Yes definitely worth the trek, I actually enjoyed the trek to the mine just as much as I did the mine itself. Thanks for watching :)

[@dlodge4966]

Wooooohooooo so glad to see you!

[@stare6711]

It’s great to get back outside and be able to film something for you guys:) Thanks for watching

[@susannewzealand7950]

Roof being propped up. Dam this coming in 2 parts. Pressed wrong button.

[@jayagopik3960]

When is another video stare I m waiting from ♥️🇮🇳 India

[@stare6711]

Hi Jayagopi, I will be going out this weekend to film something new for you to watch so hopefully after editing the video it should be ready in a few weeks to watch:) Thanks for asking

[@jayarevanj8127]

Stare new video please 🙏 . FROM 🇮🇳 IM GONNA BE WAITING

[@jayagopik3960]

New video stare

[@stare6711]

Hi Jayagopi, I went out and filmed a place just last week and now have to edit it on the computer so should be online in a few weeks from now. Thanks for asking:)

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

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[@stare6711]

Hi Roxane, it was soooo nice to get back outside again after a long cold winter and months of lockdown. Hope you enjoyed the explore:)

[@RoxaneEllesansailes]

@@stare6711 yes that awesome to be outside. I love gardening so im in love with each second.💐 I live in an appartment in a triplex but a have the yard just for myself cause im in 1st floor and i pay for the yard. Im so happy when i wake up each morning. 🥳 I have not yet look your urbex but i cant wait to have time for. When i see a notification from you thats make me so happy 🤗 My channel has change a lot. Now im on personal mission to help families of missing peoples of cold cases. I share my videos all around the world cause you never know where the person can be today or anyone who may have informations for helping the case to find the person. 🤷‍♀️ I am 100% devoted to these persons now. 👍(if you comes see, dont look at Daniel Trottier video cause he's been found🥳) Have a wonderful day 💃