Seeking advice about Pridhamsleigh

[Zander]

Hello
I'm Zander, from the recently re-established Lancaster University Speleological Society. I'm going to be in Devon on the weekend of 15th December. I'm hoping to take some friends for a look round Pridhamsleigh. They are complete novices.

Any advice for a fun trip would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

[cap n chris]

S'great cave; have fun; don't throw mud.

 

[PeteHall]

Go in, explore, have fun. You don't really need much more advice for Prid than that I reckon 

It's really muddy and slippery in places!

 

[The Old Ruminator]

mrodoc is our resident expert on Prid.

 

[mrodoc]

Don't waste time wandering around Little Pridhamsleigh when you enter the entrance. The main way is not immediately obvious as a low crawl although better trodden than it was half a century ago.  Also finding the Lake (the high point) can be a challenge. You don't necessarily keep going down (it is a phreatic maze remember). Also water levels vary so one route may be flooded although depending how flooded might increase the entertaiment.

Have fun.

 

[aricooperdavis]

There might be some Exeter Uni student cavers around who can show you a good time if you'd like?

 

[The Old Ruminator]

This from my log I used for hauling diving kit. Rather simplistic but it might work to get you to the lake.

 

[mrodoc]

Good luck with Nick's map!

 

[maxf]

Looks like it avoids the lake completely and goes to the flooded rift bit !

 

[glyders]

Remember to pay the trespass fee and not rub your name of the blackboard afterwards.

 

[Zander]

Thanks a lot for the input everyone. Appreciate it.