For an alternative to caving at ?EuroSpeleo, we've designed 8 circular walks starting and ending at Dalesbridge. With various levels of difficulty, there's a walk for every ability.
http://eurospeleo.uk/walks
You can now plan your week of caving for EuroSpeleo 2016! Bespoke descriptions of all the rigged caves and a few extras are online now.
All the descriptions include detailed maps and are optimized for printing to take with you. There's also a handy icons to tell you how hard the trip is.
Thank...
If anyone has any half decent photos of any of the caves listed below that they'd be happy for us to use on the EuroSpeleo website / Facebook Page / Congress Guide, it would be much appreciated.
Primarily some nice internal inspirational shots but entrances are fine too. Minimum 2000 pixels...
To give you a taste of what's to come, here are some of the lectures, posters and workshops. Please note that this is just a selection of what's on offer and not the complete list (and is subject to change). We'll try to add more as soon as they get confirmed...
To allow visitors the opportunity to visit caves in other parts of England and Wales caving camps have been arranged to take place during the weeks before and after the congress. Whichever camp you choose and whichever area you visit you can be sure of great caves and great hospitality - as well...
The British Caving Association (BCA) and the European Speleological Federation (FSE) are proud to present EuroSpeleo 2016: the 5th European Speleological Congress.
This week-long festival of British caving will run from 13-20th August 2016 and include:
A full lecture program, workshops and...
The European Cave Protection Commission will hold a two day symposium on 15th - 16th August at the EuroSpeleo venue. It covers protectoin and conservation under EU law for caves and karst areas. The ECPC president, Jean-Claude Thies would like to invite anyone who wishes to speak at the...
If you're not a fan of camping for a week with a load of rowdy cavers then we have a list of local alternatives for those who would like a little more luxury!
http://eurospeleo.uk/about/accommodation.php
If you know of nice B&B's etc nearby the venue then please let us know so we can add them...
UK BCA insured clubs and individuals can now sign up to pre-rig caves for EuroSpeleo. The reward for helping is that you get to keep the rope after the event!
Caves will need to be rigged during weekend / week before the event and de-rigged after the event. No permits will be required. One cave...