The team were alerted by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to a report of a walker (M, 61) having fallen and injured themselves near Malham Cove. Unable to contact the injured party directly, team members were despatched to the area to carry out a search of …
The team were alerted by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to a report of a walker (M, 61) having fallen and injured themselves near Malham Cove. Unable to contact the injured party directly, team members were despatched to the area to carry out a search of …
Report by Tav “Tav, Nick, Brockers, Jake A smaller team today so in keeping with recent tradition the Can of Worms was selected. Tav and Nick digging, Brockers and Jake clearing away. The cross rift chamber at the end of Can of Worms is now quite large. Digging took place at both the west and … Continue reading “26th July”
Report by Tav “Tav, Nick, Brockers, Jake A smaller team today so in keeping with recent tradition the Can of Worms was selected. Tav and Nick digging, Brockers and Jake clearing away. The cross rift chamber at the end of Can of Worms is now quite large. Digging took place at both the west and … Continue reading “26th July”
The Team were called by North Yorkshire Police to assist 3 walkers (all F, 67,68,70) who had become disorientated in poor visibility and darkness on the summit of Ingleborough. The walkers, who had fading torchlight and phone charge wisely decided to c…
With Brockers, Jake, Nick, and Tav Arrived earlier with the intention of getting some photos of the interesting stalagmites uncovered during digging activities in Can of Worms. Of special interest is a teetering, fractured, but still standing, stalagmite, the ‘Leaning Tower.’ Just about done when I could hear packs of bags being dropped down the … Continue reading “19th July”
With Brockers, Jake, Nick, and Tav Arrived earlier with the intention of getting some photos of the interesting stalagmites uncovered during digging activities in Can of Worms. Of special interest is a teetering, fractured, but still standing, stalagmite, the ‘Leaning Tower.’ Just about done when I could hear packs of bags being dropped down the … Continue reading “19th July”
A Three Peaks ‘charity walker’, last seen at 07.30 and heard from while ‘descending Whernside’ at 17.20, was reported missing by someone waiting with transport at Horton car park. A telephone call and a PhoneFind text were not a…
Symposium – Saturday 11th October 202 Field trips – Sunday 12th October 2025 School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol Register here at the eventbrite page SECOND CIRCULAR The British Cave Research Association are pleased to announce details of the 36th Annual Cave Science Symposium and associated field trips. The symposium will be hosted by…
Solo Spent a very pleasant couple of hours or so in HR. Carried out a survey from ToT down to the current dig beyond in the AUD area, including the alcove where the faunal remains are located. Added a bit more detail here. When that was done continued with excavation briefly and recovered a few … Continue reading “16th July”
North Yorkshire Police called the team out to assist a walker (f,35) who had slipped and injured her ankle. Team members attended and assessed the casualty, administered pain relief, and splinted the ankle. They then stretchered the casualty to a tea…
North Yorkshire Police asked the team to assist with a Three Peaks walker (m,63) suffering from exhaustion on the descent of Whernside. Team members attended and located the walker on the summit ridge, considerably higher up the fell than the initial …
North Yorkshire Police asked the team to assist with a Three Peaks walker (m,63) suffering from exhaustion on the descent of Whernside. Team members attended and located the walker on the summit ridge, considerably higher up the fell than the initial …
Vince, Jake, Tav, Nick, Jon Arrived ahead at the farm before the allotted time and went into the shed to sort out some ‘good’ bags for use in LoH&G (Wookey Hole). Then a leisurely change, it was warm already. Minimalist approach to undergarment, shorts and T-shirt, same as WH attire, cotton overalls and other sundry … Continue reading “12th July”
Vince, Jake, Tav, Nick, Jon Arrived ahead at the farm before the allotted time and went into the shed to sort out some ‘good’ bags for use in LoH&G (Wookey Hole). Then a leisurely change, it was warm already. Minimalist approach to undergarment, shorts and T-shirt, same as WH attire, cotton overalls and other sundry … Continue reading “12th July”
Back to the ‘Bear hunt’ Took a ‘karrimat’ in with me today to the excavation site in the AUD/BTOT area, which was to prove a comfortable option. The plan was to lower/remove the clay layer that appears to be sealing faunal remains. This was done in 25mm – 50mm ‘spits’ using wooden clay-modelling tools. Close … Continue reading “9th July”
Back to the ‘Bear hunt’ Took a ‘karrimat’ in with me today to the excavation site in the AUD/BTOT area, which was to prove a comfortable option. The plan was to lower/remove the clay layer that appears to be sealing faunal remains. This was done in 25mm – 50mm ‘spits’ using wooden clay-modelling tools. Close … Continue reading “9th July”
Vince, Jon, Jake, Tav, and Nick A damp morning but, thankfully, the bags remained mostly dry. Packed bags ready for refilling while waiting for the others to arrive. All assembled headed underground, Jon leading the way to the AUD area where digging would take place today. Before digging got underway a brief discussion with Jon … Continue reading “5th July”
Solo After fiddling about with a few rocks and stone on the western spoil heap extension wall thought I had better get myself underground and get on with the main objective for the session. Quickly along to the AUD/BTOT area to continue with the excavation of faunal remains. Once settled, began to carefully excavate around … Continue reading “2nd July”
The team were called by Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT) to assist them with an ongoing search for a missing person (f,68) in the Hornby area. CRO Swiftwater technicians were tasked with searching the River Wenning downstream of Hornby Bri…
The team were called by Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (BPMRT) to assist them with an ongoing search for a missing person (f,68) in the Hornby area. CRO Swiftwater technicians were tasked with searching the River Wenning downstream of Hornby Bri…
