Novice caving in Derby Dales

[muddy686]

Can anyone advise me on some good grade 1 and 2 horizontal caves suitable for complete novices around the Derby Dales?

I've been asked to take a group of 4-6 lads who've never been caving so looking at introducing them to some interesting, varied systems!  No ladder or SRT work please, but handlines are OK.

Any help or advice on this would great!

 

[zomjon]

Here's a couple of previous threads to get you going;
http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=14532.0
http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=12813.0

 

[Smiley Alan]

why not get a commercial licenced insured leader to do it instead ? if the'yre under 18s isn't that what your supposed to do ?

 

[cavermark]

why not get a commercial licenced insured leader to do it instead ? if the'yre under 18s isn't that what your supposed to do ?

Depends if money is changing hands

 

[muddy686]

We're all Army and in our 20s/30s, but the guys who'll be in charge have all led N Yorks and Wales caves and fancy something a bit different!  I'm going on it to build up my log book, need to do 20 caving trips to qualify for the next level course!
Thanks for the links, I'll have a butchers and start drawing up a shortlist!

 

[paul]

Also have a look at the Peak District Caving Info site and the Derbyshire Caving Association site. Its definitely worth getting a hold of The Caves of the Peak District guide book available online or from various caving shops.

 

[chrisporcheret]

Jug holes, free climable entrances