Saw an advert for a charity challenge where the challenge was to go to sump 1 Swildons. I guess it's essentially a led trip, so in theory no different to any other led trip into the cave. Not seen a cave used as part of a charity challenge before, wondered if its any different from someone...

Hi all, I've been out of action caving wise for the last few years and my duo batteries could do with replacing. I've used rechargeable Eneloops which have lasted for years. Just checking if there is anything better on the market or if I should just replace with the same ones again. Thanks :)

Hi, Does anyone use a go pro to film underground (not helmet or chest mounted) if so what do you use the protect the camera? There's various case options such as a silicone case or plastic waterproof case. Can't afford the genuine waterproof case but there's lots of knock off cheaper versions...

Hi, In Mendip underground the contact to arrange a leader trip to Bleadon Cavern is Nick Richards, but the address is bouncing back. Wondered if Nick was still the contact and if anyone could DM me correct contact details. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I often don't have any cash when we park in Burrington Combe and wanted to make a bulk donation to the toilet fund. I thought I had managed to copy the web link from the QR code on the poster in the loos but seemed to have failed. Does anyone have a link so I can donate? I also didn't...

Hi all, been out of the caving loop for quite sometime and wondered if leader trips were still possible in Tween Twins? Missed out when it was opened up for led trips in 2016 and the Web site for trips seems to be no more.

Are there any bits in caves where the description barely mentions the section that causes you all manor of difficulties or fear? Classic bit for me has to be 4 pots rift in Sludge Pit, I find it particularly challenging and it's not easy if you get halfway through and decide you don't want to do...

Hi all, I know the situation regarding air quality can vary day to day, but just wondered if anyone had been in Cuckoo Cleaves recently and what the air quality was like? I am the club budgie (ie I seem to get effected sooner than everyone else when it comes to bad air) so interested to know...

What are people's thoughts about returning to caving? For those in clubs have you make any Covid specific rules? Specifically interested to know if people are suggesting the wearing of masks underground and if so if anyone has found a comfortable mask to wear? Also saw that the government are...

Hi, My hiking head torch has died. Partner has the same one, and we've tested their battery in mine which works fine. Before I pay ?? for a new battery I wondered if anyone had one they no longer wanted?

Hi all, My Dad loves to compile a quiz and has kindly compiled me a Mendip Cave quiz, I think I've managed to attach it to this post. I'll post the answers up next week :)

Hi all, Has anyone got a Petzl Duo lamp to sell? We are looking to buy 2 to keep in our kit stash for new people to our club, we seem to have lots of spare helmets but not many lamps!

Completely out of the caving loop after a hiatus for health reasons. I'd love to revisit Craig A Fynnon. I'm aware that there's been lots of works on the Heads of the Valley road, what is the situation regarding parking for the cave & also do you know who we'd contact for a key? Thanks all!

Hi, I'm fairly sure that the answer is no, but are there any places Mendip based to buy kit these days? Last kit we bought was years ago in Andy Sparrows shop. Need new caving suits but I struggled last time to get a good fit. Can you try them on at the Warmbac base? Or if anyone is selling...

Hi, I know that access to Loxton Cavern isn't possible, but I've visited Loxton Cave in the past. I've suggested this as a club trip, but someone in the club seemed to recall a mention of issues with the lock? I am just checking if access is possible and if it's old or new CSCC lock/key, Thanks...

Hi, My daughter turns 16 next year and is hoping she can visit GB. She's not a paid up club member. I've had a read of the rules on the Charterhouse Caving Company site. Am I right in thinking that we'd complete the indemnity form, pick up key/permits from appropriate person/s and she could join...

Hi all, Trying to make a Spotify playlist for our clubs annual Christmas caving trip. Any suggestions of caving/ underground/ tenuous mendip linked songs to add? I know there won't be cave songs on there, so just going with the overall theme. Here's where I'm at at so far...

Hi, Just wondered if the Access Guide on CSCC was no longer in use as I can't seem to get it to work on my computer? https://cscc.org.uk Thanks

Possibly similar to caving with a toddler thread, but can anyone suggest some easy/interesting/dry Mendip caves worth a visit? I've not been well and haven't got much strength at the moment. Not keen on visiting mines and have visited a lot of the more obvious choices before, so looking for some...

As the title states, does anyone have a survey they could send me? Thanks in advance!