Caving isn’t every one’s cup of tea, there’s the mud, tight squeezes, water and darkness that is however what draws many people to the sport.
What we do?
What is the difference between a cave, a pothole and a mine?
Caves are walking passages, potholes are normally vertical needing ladders to enter and mines are man- made. Different permits are required for the different types, our team has instructors capable of leading all sorts of trips
Will you come and see my troop?
It’s normal that before you come caving that you’ll want to meet the instructors, our Troop nights make an excellent evening activity. A slide show and talk to your Scouts will get them all wanting to come and can put worried parents at ease. It gives them chance to see some of the kit and explains how they can achieve the first step in their caver’s badge.
Derbyshire trips are normally used for beginners. To see if you can cope with being underground we’ll take you down a simple system in Matlock Bath. If you like this then we’ll arrange another trip for you to a more demanding cave introducing water, ladders, squeezes and longer underground.
Weekend trips are held to Yorkshire or Mendip, where you will enter two cave systems on the Saturday and then one on the Sunday.
Are there any age restrictions?
We cave with anyone from 10 until they can’t walk to the entrance. We do however point out that small people may get cold and we may have to bring the group out of the cave if they do get too cold. It’s never happened yet on a trip. We will tailor trips for Explorers and Network where required.
What is costs?
Daytrip to Derbyshire £15 per head
Weekend trip to Mendip or Yorkshire approx. £65 per head
Costs include a helmet, harness, lamp and instruction.
Weekend trips include bunk accommodation and food. All you have to do is get them there!
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Getting in touch
Roger Barlow
Email: plod122@gmail.com
Steve Pope
County Caving Advisers
Email: stevepope@ntlworld.com