Alum Pot Closure Saturday 7th June

[Samouse1]

A message I'm passing on from BCRC/CRO below regarding Alum Pot.


"This is to inform you that The British Cave Rescue Council has been given permission to close the "open" access to the Alum Pot system on Saturday 7th June 2025. This is to allow the running of "RESCON 25" BCRC Conference.

It is only for one day and it is to allow us to safely manage delegate and training activities during the event.

RESCON 25 is part of the Cave Rescue Organisations 90th celebrations. I will try to inform as many members of the caving community as possible.

Regards
--
Sean Whittle
BCRC Conference Secretary"

 

[Ian Ball]

Didn't realise that was in the BCRCs gift, enjoy, hope it's a resounding success.

 

[wellyjen]

Didn't realise that was in the BCRCs gift, enjoy, hope it's a resounding success.

It isn't, but it is in the landowner's gift. The Alum Pot caves are not on access land. I am guessing an arrangement has been made between BCRC and the landowner for the day.
Good luck with ResCon. Was involved with ResCon22 and it was hard work, but a great weekend.

 

[IanWalker]

Not all of them. Upper Long Churn entrance is on access land and can be approached by right of way.

 

[wellyjen]

Not all of them. Upper Long Churn entrance is on access land and can be approached by right of way.

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I stand corrected. If someone really really wanted to go there that specific day and get in the way, they could.

 

[PeteHall]

I stand corrected. If someone really really wanted to go there that specific day and get in the way, they could.

Hopefully, nobody will be such a tit, whether or not, it's their right to do so.

 

[Ian Ball]

ha are there any other communications going out to say minibus driving organisations?

 

[CNCC Chair]

I've been asked to bump this thread on behalf of the BCRC, if cavers could respect the closure and give our wonderful rescue teams a chance to practice without interruptions!

Cheers,
Todd
CNCC Chair

 

[Loki]

Hopefully, nobody will be such a tit, whether or not, it's their right to do so.

Some cavers pride themselves on being tits in my experience. Because they can.