Looking a bit further into suicide cave, can anyone advice where the "far pitch" that had some instability is? Most of the information I can find is quite old, and I'm not sure if its talking about the 3m pitch near the hillside entrance or one of the pitches near the main entrance.

Yeah, I know it's different in caves and won't need the trad gear, my only real reson for wanting to practice above ground was there is more space and better visibility. As far as the rope goes, it's an 80m dynamic, but I've used this for descending and ascending before, as well as some practice...

Planning on just using srt. Everyone going is pretty competent on rope work, and have experience descending and ascending, but the changeovers at rebelays are pretty new, which is why I'm planning on going somewhere else before Eldon to practice all of that and make sure everyone is happy.

Thanks, I'll have a look into these.

that's a fair point, its due to be dry when we're going, but it may be cold

yeah, did think about horseshoe, but I think there's a good chance there'll be climbers there and don't want to block the wall if people are using it, if we end up in the area, might be worth a look though

thanks, I'll have a look into those, might be good for a future trip, but would prefer to stay above ground for this time

Thanks, we were planning to practice everything above ground, then going to Eldon hole the next day

I'm planning on having a day soon with a few people to practice technical cave rigging and srt. Was looking at going to a crag somewhere in the peak District. I've got all the trad climbing gear, so building anchors isn't an issue, just want a good location to drop a rope down, stick a rebelay...

I don't think we got to the end of the crawls, got maybe half way, but some in the group weren't that keen on the crawls, and we got started a bit late, so we're pushed for time anyway.

Thanks for the info. Just an update in case anyone is reading this later and has the same question. Access wasn't a problem, as mentioned speak to Mr Brown for permission, fee at the time was £2 a head. Had a bit of a runaround trying to find the right farm, so here's a 3words address for anyone...

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any recent info on the condition of moorfurlong ladder and what the farmer is like with access? Looking at a trip down on Saturday afternoon, will be taking ropes anyway but would be nice to know if the ladder is still good or if there is somewhere to anchor a...

I'm planning on going to Holyhead next month and wondering if anyone knows if there are any caves around the area? Had a scout around online but not much luck, only found a few around Mold. Mainly looking for caves around grade 2/3. Any help appreciated Thanks Riki

Thanks for the information that's good to know. I'll have a look at the book too, sounds like it'll come in handy

Hi, im trying to find out if there is much risk of flooding in nickergrove mine, merlins mine and carlswark cavern? For some context to this question I have been down a few grade 2 caves and mines before but would still consider myself a beginner, most of my background is in trad climbing. Im...