I think Wigpool is part cave, as are quite a few of the iron mines down in the Forest. It's possible the cave fill was iron-rich and dug out by the miners to get the mineral, much as they dug through many bits of natural in the Peak and washed the fill to pick out any lead ore it contained.
I'm sure Keith won't object - this shows the main route:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SkuLW-pwvfE
Quote from: pwhole on January 29, 2021, 04:02:06 pmI'm sure Keith won't object - this shows the main route:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SkuLW-pwvfEHow far is Colostomy Crawl?, it was skipped over in the film, but having done it myself I recall it being pretty hard work! (we ate lunch in Egnaro Aven and then spent most of Colostomy Crawl trying to keep it inside)Chris.
That's the one, though the boat is often completely submerged in winter. Trips in through the showcave aren't really allowed if it's just for fun, and the main route in is via Peak Cavern, which is more of an ordeal but is proper caving. Wetness and muddyness is guaranteed, but wetness at least is possible at the end, which means removing the muddyness! Speedwell in winter can be scary, and definitely requires a well-insulated approach - wetsuit or a very thick furry undersuit.Can only agree with that brilliant site up at Castleton
That's the one, though the boat is often completely submerged in winter. Trips in through the showcave aren't really allowed if it's just for fun, and the main route in is via Peak Cavern, which is more of an ordeal but is proper caving. Wetness and muddyness is guaranteed, but wetness at least is possible at the end, which means removing the muddyness! Speedwell in winter can be scary, and definitely requires a well-insulated approach - wetsuit or a very thick furry undersuit.
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