Caving at the weekend

[mark220gsiturbo1]

I'm going caving this weekend but were unsure were to go , we've mentioned lay by pot, streaks pot or jug holes any1 recommend any of these ?

 

[mark220gsiturbo1]

I've been looking at nickergrove mine that looks good but don't know there that is?

 

[martinm]

you could look at this web site:-

http://www.peakdistrictcaving.info/peak-district-caves.htm

or this one:-

http://www.peakcavemonitoring.org.uk/content/category/6/8/8/

or buy a copy of the new 'Caves  of the Peak District' from  a caving / outdoor shop...

 

[pwhole]

I really like Jugholes - you've got 19th and 20th century fluorspar workings nearest the surface, and two main natural cave levels, with lots of decoration. It's also pretty safe, with some nice climbable sections, boulder chokes and mined-out sections too. A good practice cave. The only thing missing is deep pitches, but sounds like you're not looking for that anyway.

 

[zaphod79]

Do not do Lay by Pot it is grotty and horrible, and makes the the top 3 worst caves, infact I think it makes number 1.  The start is a nice shaft, that is where it stops being nice.  You land on a dead pigeon, and then crawl around in mud and water and very sloppy mud and there are so many better caves to do

 

[caving_fox]

Having recently done Streaks, while normally a fine Derbyshire trip, I wouldn't recommend it in this weather, you're unlikely to be able/want to get through nervous breakdown and the through trip. I suppose you could od either end and see how close you can get to the middle.

 

[Rhinolophus]

Jug holes is a great little cave but what about Brightgate Cave just up the road?

 

[JAM]

Stick to jug holes, brightgate can be a bugger to find your way back out of if your not up to scratch with navigation!!  Although it's a nice easy cave other than it being a maze.

Are you able to do SRT? this would open up many new and relatively easy pitched systems.

 

[bograt]

The best introduction to Derbys. caving have always been Carleswark and Gautries, enough to play and more if you want it.
If you want wet and using tackle, go for P8 or Giants.
If you want vertical go for Eldon, Rowter, Knotlow or Water Icicle.
If you want really nice cosy caves, go for Waterfall Hole (but watch out for wetness), Cumberland/Wapping, or Jug Holes (don't forget your spanner!)
 

 

[DAN]

Proberbly best to avoid Waterfall hole for a while!

 

[Ralph]

VERY heavy rain is forecast right through the weekend. Caves that are flood prone should be avoided.

 

[mark220gsiturbo1]

What size spanner is it for th adit entrance at jug holes?

 

[Brains]

Medium large adjusting should do it

 

[owd git]

fingers are sufficient, as the threaad is well worn. tho the shaft top will need med/large adjustable. O. G.

 

[bograt]

10" adjustable from the pound shop should do it! (we take security serious in Derbyshire !)