Brackenbottom Pot

[Cumbrian Neil]

Northern Caves describes Brackenbottom Pot as ending in a dig... has this dig gone anywhere since that particular guidebook was published??

CN.

 

[dunc]

Can't say I've ever heard anything about it, not that that means anything... One of the Bradford members would be best to reply to this one!

 

[braveduck]

Yes still ends in a dig.There are plans to start digging again either by the BPC or the White Rose.

 

[Cumbrian Neil]

Yes still ends in a dig.There are plans to start digging again either by the BPC or the White Rose.

Any idea how deep the dig is?? What's the potential of the cave?? I've never been down Brackenbottom, but it sounds the final pich is a good size. Is it worth a visit??

CN

 

[dunc]

What's the potential of the cave??

If the water goes to Brants Gill, possibly another 60m depth..

Is it open access to Brackenbottom and Giggel/Gavel - as nothing is mentioned regarding permission in NC2 or CNCC handbook??

 

[Cumbrian Neil]

I'm assuming that it is... but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me as it appears to be in a field! 60 meter difference is a lot of potential considering the catchment for Brant's Gill.

CN.

 

[dunc]

I assuming that it is... but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me as it appears to be in a field!

Eh.. What has being in a field got to do with it? :?

(we could possibly have a similar number of replies here like Mohole saying a lot of caves are in fields )

 

[Dave H]

Calm down Dunc :wink:

Moorland is used for the Grouse, hence access is potentially restricted when there is a shoot on (for safety reasons).
A field does not have that restriction, but could have others such as at lambing time.

It is always better to ask - even if you 'know' that there won't be a problem.

 

[dunc]

Calm down Dunc

:bash: :twak:
I am calm! (if it came across as un-calm it wasn't intended that way!) :drink:

It is always better to ask - even if you 'know' that there won't be a problem.

Ye, true. Like CN said it is in a field and it's not crossed by r-o-w so unless anyone here can provide info on access I shall enquire further - I'm assuming 'open' access but even so an idea of what route/gates/fields to take to get there would be useful!

 

[Dave H]

Dunc,

If I meet you in a pub, I'll buy you that pint.
I'm celebrating as this is my 100th post.

The anonymity of these usernames should keep my money safe.:wink:

 

[dunc]

The anonymity of these usernames should keep my money safe

Damned anonymity, I was looking forward to that pint, albeit briefly!

 

[Cumbrian Neil]

I assuming that it is... but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me as it appears to be in a field!

Eh.. What has being in a field got to do with it? :?

(we could possibly have a similar number of replies here like Mohole saying a lot of caves are in fields )

Dunc... you are a firey bugger ... I bet you're entertaining with a full load of beer. My thought is that fields are owned or managed by someone and some folks don't enjoy people stumbling over walls etc. Bulls are often used as a good deterent. I should have been more clear with my field comment... sorry.

Has anyone out there visited the cave recently?

CN.

 

[dunc]

Dunc... you are a firey bugger

Argggggggggghhhhhh

I bet you're entertaining with a full load of beer

No comment.

My thought is that fields are owned or managed by someone and some folks don't enjoy people stumbling over walls etc. Bulls are often used as a good deterent. I should have been more clear with my field comment... sorry.

Ahh right I see... I'll apologise too as I didn't read it properly - if I had been thinking/reading straight it might have been clear to me - ah well, yes I see your point on walls/bulls and the like.. As I said above if nobody posts info I'll make enquiries (I've been reminded of this pot as a place to visit by this post! 8) )

 

[Cavegod]

you should see what he gets up to after a pint or to if ya wanna know more then pm me!! :wink:

 

[Cumbrian Neil]

I've been reminded of this pot as a place to visit by this post!

When you sit on the throne reading Descent and NC1, 2, & 3 there appears to be a lot of obscure holes that don't appear to be worth the effort... but most of those obscure holes often develop into something much bigger. Commitee Pot is a classic example along with Clapham Bottoms Dig, Fox Holes, Henslers, and Corky's to name a few. Let's not include the Welsh nasties like Daren and Draenen seeing as this is the Yorkshire section. I see Brackenbottom as being a key site for the Brants Gill Mastercave.

CN.

 

[dunc]

there appears to be a lot of obscure holes that don't appear to be worth the effort... but most of those obscure holes often develop into something much bigger.

Very true.. even if they don't develop into bigger things some are worth a visit in their own right!

I try and make a habit of visiting lesser known holes, some are just plain scrot holes whilst others are actually suprisingly good!

 

[braveduck]

Brackenbottom Pot is now being dug by a young team from the BPC.
The older members of the Balls Team are still active on another hill.

 

[Skyrmy]

I assuming that it is... but that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me as it appears to be in a field!

Eh.. What has being in a field got to do with it?  :?  

(we could possibly have a similar number of replies here like Mohole saying a lot of caves are in fields )

Dunc... you are a firey bugger   ... I bet you're entertaining with a full load of beer.  My thought is that fields are owned or managed by someone and some folks don't enjoy people stumbling over walls etc.  Bulls are often used as a good deterent.  I should have been more clear with my field comment... sorry.

Has anyone out there visited the cave recently?

CN.

CN believe me when I say he is  Not in a loud way though
He goes very quiet and grins a lot 

 

[Cumbrian Neil]

Is there any puking involved?

: )

CN.

 

[langcliffe]

When you sit on the throne reading Descent and NC1, 2, & 3 there appears to be a lot of obscure holes that don't appear to be worth the effort... but most of those obscure holes often develop into something much bigger.  Commitee Pot is a classic example along with Clapham Bottoms Dig, Fox Holes, Henslers, and Corky's to name a few.

Corky's and Hensler's were never obscure holes. They graduated directly from being unnamed shakeholes to major digs. It was probably the same with Committee Pot as well.