Hi all. it's been two and a half years since I posted about the work that the Grassington Mine Appreciation Group has been conducting, and thought it was about time I gave an update. The organisation has grown rapidly over the past couple of years, and now has a reasonable amount of funding in...

It's finally here! Official membership to the Grassington Mines Appreciation Group is now open. If you'd like to get involved in some of the group's activities or just want to keep informed with updates and information about our progress, then why not become an official member Membership is...

Apologies for the late reply. I think the shaft you are talking about is either Chatsworth or an unnamed shaft near to Chatsworth. Both are only a short distance to the West of Glory. Videos and pictures of us descending them are on the website. In regards to the other shaft you mentioned, I...

Cheers for the responses guys and You?ll be glad to know I?ve corrected a couple of spelling mistakes although I?m sure there are many more! AR do you remember where the shaft was that you mentioned about it being capped with a metal bed head and rocks. Yes I?m very surprised there hasn?t...

Finally the moment you've all been waiting for. The website for the Grassington Mines Appreciation Group is now live! After hours upon hours of work, the website provides visitors with an easy way of exploring the mines through videos, pictures and descriptions. Please have a look at the...

The bottom of the collar just fits into solid rock rather than being sat on timbers which is fortunate. However some of the bricks near the bottom are unstable and some have fallen out. I am concerned that any further instability may make the whole collar unstable and there is also the risk of a...

Thanks for the advice, I?ll certainly follow up with them. Sam

That?s a great idea however it sounds quite expensive considering the shaft is around 6ft in diameter. We don?t have any funding for this work and so any expense comes out of mine or Johns pocket. In time I intend to publish the work properly but I feel at the moment, there?s not a lot to...

We need to stabilise the brickwork at the bottom of the collar for the main shaft of Chatsworth Mine. My plan is to use cement to hold the brickwork together by pushing it in between the bricks. The collar only sinks about 6 metres before meeting solid rock and we would need to reinforce...

Here is a link to the group https://m.facebook.com/groups/139701053323021?ref=share

Thanks mch I?ve just posted.

Hi all. I hope this is the right place to post this topic, if not please accept my apologies. I've taken a bit of time off caving recently to focus my efforts on exploring the lead mines on Grassington Moor alongside my good friend John Helm. Since mid 2017, we have been exploring the numerous...

We rigged the ladder down a slot just to the left of where I'm stood (I'm the one in blue) Sam

I've been down Hull pot a few times, the most recent being last weekend. I would suggest dropping down on the east face and using a ladder belayed from one of the large boulders. I try to upload one of the pictures in order to give you a better idea. If you are still planning to do it from the...

I do find it infuriating in the comments section, how some of the general public feel they can speak on behalf of us in the rescue teams. 

Thanks for the info lads. I spoke with Russ last night and he told me just to take a 10M ladder. As I will be going in Brackenbottom this weekend I was considering having a look but your description is not inspiring me Scoff ;) Thanks again Sam AKA (Samwise the Keen)

Does anyone know what ropes are required to do Giggel Rav Pot. Also does anyone happen to know what anchors are installed. Basically any info would be appreciated. Thanks Sam

That looks fun!

Awesome. Very cool and helpful.

I have this problem with my own helmet. I find washing it in a sink with standard washing up liquid and then rinsing it thoroughly works fine.