• Northern Caving Issue 19 - July 2026 - Out Now

    A compilation of all CNCC's work spanning conservation, anchors, training and more since the December issue, plus some bespoke articles too…

    ..and thanks for the kind words about the forum!!

    Click here for details of this edition

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Ireland

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The ukCaving Wiki project

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British Caving Association
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CREG seminar at 19:30 on Monday 13th July

The British Caving Library

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Caving Wales (CW) / Ogofa Cymru (OC)

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Mynydd Llangattock Cave Management Advisory Committee

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CSCC Newsletter - May 2026

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SCHECC 2026 COMPETITIONS!

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The Ghar Parau Foundation

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