Hi, Is there anywhere in the Peak from where caving oversuits, undersuits, and knee pads can be hired? Possibly also wellies and wetsocks? Or just oversuits?

I was in Suicide Cave on Tuesday 22nd November. The warning sign that was attached to the chains across the passage to keep casual visitors away from hazards has been torn off and removed. I will be in there on 26th November with SRT novices so can put up a new sign. Can anyone send me the...

Am interested in purchasing.

I understand from the Forestry Commission website that a permit is needed if "You will be charging people for your event or activity". But if I am just taking a group from the school I work for, or a Youth Organisation   I volunteer with do I still need a permit for Pancake Mines?

Does anyone have surveys and descriptions of  the Great Doward Iron Mine (Pancake Mine) and Symmonds Yat Caves they could share with me? I intend to check them out with the aim of getting them added to the list of sites I can use as a Cave Leader. I sometimes warden at and take youth groups to...

Now that use of a Petzl Stop or Pulley Jammer are no longer approved for lifelining for BCA Cave/Mine Leader Award which of the various devices listed as suitable are recommended and why? Which devices are easiest generate least friction while taking in and therefore work best with hauling...

I have the following for sale. 9FX2 and 1 FX3 Battery, these still give between 6 and 10 hours of light. 10 working headsets to accompany the batteries, 4 other headsets that require maintenance. 10 Caving Supplies Protex helmets fitted with headset brackets, 7 Battery belts, a few spare bulbs...

I Intend to qualify for a Local Cave Leader Award and take kids from my school caving. I have a stock of FX2 lights, helmets, and battery/security belts. When I contacted my Education Authority they said that they had no policy on Caving Equipment and would need technical advice from a CIC, but...