Hi all I'm off on a friends / family break in Wales next week, and one of my friend's kids (4) has developed a bit of an interest in mines / geology / machinery. He does have a minor walking issue, so that combined with my lack of familiarity, means I am looking for a show mine that might be...

Hi all Found 3 crabs at the base of squealing pig pitch, just sat on the mud. Having considered options we stashed them just at top of the entrance shaft, sat on top of a scaffold clip. Didn’t want to remove them in case they were the diggers and would be wanted on return, and not sure when...

Aye up A mate and I were / are planning on coming up to GG this Saturday but I suddenly realised that this is not actually the open week. Can I assume we are OK to access the system but that not all the routes may be rigged? More than happy to volunteer to rig some bits if needed. Can anyone...

Hi Its not a "job stopper" but the tat holding up the ladder that squeaks so bad it hurts my ears, is probably in need of replacement in near future. The sheath has gone near the ladder. I'll take some tat next time I am up that way, but iof you are heading down and can take some it might be...

Am I being stupid or am I missing something? I am 100% sure there is a documentary on National Geographic about a Cheve expedition led by Bill Stone. I have seen it advertised on FaceyB, YouTube but can I find it...can I 'eckers like. I have National Geopgraphic via a Disney+ subscription but I...

I see on FB that Inglesport were broken into and had a load of clothing nicked by some absolute scumbags. Maybe keep your eyes out for cheap outdoor clothing being offered anywhere - perhaps they can post up what was nicked when they review the damage.

Hi Asides from Mud Henslers is there a way to bypass the traverse around Mud Hall if you wanted to head to Whitsun Series? Anyone know if there is an "up" rope on the other side if we dropped down "a la" traditional way?? Ta

Hi all Can someone confirm to me if it is feasible to PT down the Swinsto Great Aven pitch in Simpson's? CNCC seems to say no, Selected Caves says a 90m rope is needed..any info much appreciated. I have laways fancied this route as part of a PT as I have never done it before. Ta

My much abused point and shoot Olympus Tough camera is becoming basically unusable because it just can't shed water off the lens - I suspect its either scratched or the "coating" has gone.  It never used to cause me issues, a quick lick of the lens (hmmm gritty) and then I could take terrible...

Very slim chance but I think I lost my knee pads (black / velcro warmbac) at the bottom of the first pitch in Pool Sink. I had them in my bag (forgot to put them on) and then due to a need to unpack my bag I think they have fallen out. As I said, slim chance but if found it would be lovely if...

Hi There is a slim chance I might end up living in Barcelona for a month or two with work and I am just wondering if anyone knows: 1) How far away are any caves / cave diving? 2) Any clubs in Barcelona? Cheers Matt

All Bit short notice but just thought; I am in Mendip this weekend at Wessex and then in Dales next weekend if anyone wants owt shifting oop Norf. Regards Matt

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A cracking little trip down GG last Sunday has got me researching a bit more about the system, and I have a question for you all....can you do a through trip from Mud Hall through Whitsun and then through Far Waters to Henslers master Cave; I am not sure if the survey looks like it is possible...

Hi I am off to a friend's wedding in September near to Lake Garda, does anyone on here have any experience of any canyonning or decent (a proper day out) via ferrata around that area?  No caving as the wife is with me. Thanks Matt

Anyone else unable to see the Settle webcam? Supposed to be off to Old Ing this eve and wondering whether I should bother...... Cheers Matt

Hi all Our club has been approached regarding perhaps organising a "caving experience trip" for some scouts. That's the limit of the details so far. As an ex-scout I am very keen on this and think it's great but it does make me wonder a few things... 1. I doubt any of us are CRB checked...

Hi all Contemplating organising a big friends holiday (some with kids) in Southern France next year. I am looking for somewhere that can entertain few people during the day (river kayaking, swimming, beer, cheese, wine, sunshine and boules or whatever) but also allowing me to get some cheeky...

Hi all Does anyone have a contact to discuss getting a leader / access to reservoir hole for a few members of our club? Thanks Matt

For all the non-divers who can't fit through the gours in Bull Pot of the Witches now's the time to see the short but interesting bit of cave upstream. The Trap has dried up and you can walk straight through. How do I know this? Cos I just dragged two cylinders through it for no reason...