The Three Counties Traverse – showcasing the best of British caving
Two of Britain's most proficient cave divers recently completed the formidable challenge of a full traverse from one end of the Three Counties cave complex to the other. The newly elected chair of the British ...
Descent 280: an honour with a difference for hero Aussie cave divers
, If you want to know why a couple of Aussie cavers have had two new species of cave spider named after them get your mitts on the new issue of Descent, which brings you ...
Descent 275 – Old discoveries and new from India to the North Yorks Moors.
Descent 275 is now with us. Yet another issue compiled during this plague year, but still packed with interesting and informative material - and there is even news of new exploration in England! Newsdesk starts ...
Boulder troubles on Mendip and a collapsing traverse in the Dales
Two reports of instability in caves have reached us. Dave King has sent the following message re Hobnail Hole. "Hobnail Hole is temporarily closed due to a very unstable boulder in Black Pot. Please do ...
New online booking system for Leck Fell access
The historic permit system for the caves on Leck Fell, which was discontinued a few months ago, has now been replaced by the online booking system. This system, in use for the caves of Ingleborough ...
Access news: Parking no longer allowed at High Birkwith Farm
Council for Northern Caving Clubs (CNCC) has announced that parking will no longer be allowed at High Birkwith farm, meaning cavers will need to park further back down the road and access the caves on ...
Warning – access to caves around High Birkwith Farm in doubt
High Birkwith Farm is now under new ownership and potentially this could cause problems for access to Calf Holes, Browgill, Old Ing, Birkwith, Dismal Hill and other smaller caves in an area used quite heavily ...
News: Northern England Caving Awards for Exploration Announced
The Northern England Caving Awards For Exploration (NECAFE) have been announced. For the first time cavers in the North of England are being invited to enter, with cash prizes for first and second place. The award ...
Earby Pothole Club on bikes for charity!
September 30th will see members of the Earby Pothole Club joining friends to raise money for the Preston based Specialist Mobility Rehabilation Centre (SMRC) in a ride that starts in Preston, stopping overnight in Clapham ...
News: Northern Caves – new guide coming soon!
For those of us that remember rushing to Bernies or Inglesport to get our copy of Northern Caves 3 back in 1994 it's been a long awaited event. After much hard work by all involved ...
News: Awards and High Speed Internet at Bullpot Farm!
July 12th was a bright and sunny day on Casterton Fell Good job as it was a publicity day for Red Rose Cave & Pothole Club at Bullpot Farm. We were presented with our cheque ...
Adventures Underground – book signing at Clapham
The Clapham Bunk, Cafe and Bar is the venue this Saturday (8th April) for a book signing by Adventures Underground author Dave Haigh. Dave explains he'll be available from midday in case anyone wishes to ...
