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rustytackle
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So I've managed to persuade my partner to go caving in Yorkshire, so were going down Wednesday AM returning Thursday PM next week (27-28 May) for Gaping Gill winch on the Thursday.
I was thinking of doing a not-so-long (2-3hr max) trip in easy caves whilst down there; no SRT and very little climbing involved as I'm effectively leading. - I've been caving 3 years, but somewhat rusty after being in Milton Keynes at Uni for a year. I cannot rig and don't feel confident with new people on ropes any higher than 5m, and although I don't mind occassional climbs, climbing side not exactly a strength, and unsure on partners capability on that front.
Could anyone recommend any "beginner" caves suitable for walking/crawling/short, easy climbs - No SRT or climbing? :-\
I'll check out with Bernies or Inglesport before doing any trips for weather/condition etc. and will not go anywhere near a cave I'm not sure on. Possibly a challenge, but I'm not going to be stupid about this. Hence the research.
What I've come up with so far is:
> Calf Holes Stream passage - going upto pitch then back. I've done this several times with SOUP and know route well, and lead downstream from pitch before as rest of group didn't know where they were going. Weather forecast good, but will check on day just incase.
> Walk into Yordas. I've not done this, but from what Ive heard regular walkers can do it.
> Longchurn - as far as I feel comfortable, possibly to cheese press. Wet cave, and obviously dependant on weather, access to map, and checking with Inglesport. But pretty and reasonable difficulty I'd say, and feel confident with as long as have guide.
> Possibly Sunset pot - omitting pitch, and possibly turn around at lobster pot. I realise this is prone to flooding, but from what I remember route straight forward.
> Great Douk?
Also, can anyone suggest where I can get hold of guides/surveys of these caves (or suggested ones). Ideally online, or paper version from store at cheap cost.
Thanks!
I was thinking of doing a not-so-long (2-3hr max) trip in easy caves whilst down there; no SRT and very little climbing involved as I'm effectively leading. - I've been caving 3 years, but somewhat rusty after being in Milton Keynes at Uni for a year. I cannot rig and don't feel confident with new people on ropes any higher than 5m, and although I don't mind occassional climbs, climbing side not exactly a strength, and unsure on partners capability on that front.
Could anyone recommend any "beginner" caves suitable for walking/crawling/short, easy climbs - No SRT or climbing? :-\
I'll check out with Bernies or Inglesport before doing any trips for weather/condition etc. and will not go anywhere near a cave I'm not sure on. Possibly a challenge, but I'm not going to be stupid about this. Hence the research.
What I've come up with so far is:
> Calf Holes Stream passage - going upto pitch then back. I've done this several times with SOUP and know route well, and lead downstream from pitch before as rest of group didn't know where they were going. Weather forecast good, but will check on day just incase.
> Walk into Yordas. I've not done this, but from what Ive heard regular walkers can do it.
> Longchurn - as far as I feel comfortable, possibly to cheese press. Wet cave, and obviously dependant on weather, access to map, and checking with Inglesport. But pretty and reasonable difficulty I'd say, and feel confident with as long as have guide.
> Possibly Sunset pot - omitting pitch, and possibly turn around at lobster pot. I realise this is prone to flooding, but from what I remember route straight forward.
> Great Douk?
Also, can anyone suggest where I can get hold of guides/surveys of these caves (or suggested ones). Ideally online, or paper version from store at cheap cost.
Thanks!