News: Suicide Cave Update

We recently reported that a loose section of wall in Suicide Cave posed a potential risk. Pete Knight has been in touch again with an update to the situation. A chain barrier has been installed in the cave just prior to the scramble up to the first pitch. The work was carried out in consultation…

Warning: Suicide Cave Winnats Pass

Correspondent: Pete Knight There has always been a nasty bit of rock on the wall at the far pitch in the roof of Suicide Cave. Last night (9th October 2017) we attempted to remove this once and for all which successfully redistributed about half a tonne to the floor. Unfortunately removing this section revealed a…

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