Caving organisations
Caving organisations – February 2012
There is a separate Activity Centres leaflet.
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk | ||
Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre |
Carlton Lodge, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk YO7 4NJ. Tel 0800 096 2608 (free) Email carltonlodge@_;nyy.org.uk Website http://www.carltonlodge.org.uk/activities |
Group underground adventures. Genuine journeys of discovery, requiring trust, teamwork, determination and communication. Sessions can be tailored to cover elements of the National Curriculum for PE, Geography, Science and PSHE at key stages 2-4. |
Clapham, Lancaster | ||
Northern Pennine Club |
Greenclose House, Clapham, Lancaster LA2 8HW. Email secretary@_;northernpennineclub.org.uk Website http://www.northernpennineclub.org.uk |
One of the oldest and largest caving clubs in the UK, responsible for many of the great caving discoveries in the Yorkshire Dales. Activity continues today, both at home and abroad, with many members actively seeking new passages every week. |
Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle | ||
Bradford Pothole Club |
Brackenbottom, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0EU. Email terry.devaney@_;googlemail.com Website http://www.bpc-cave.org.uk |
Caving club based near Horton-in-Ribblesdale on the flanks of Penyghent, one of the famous Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales. |
Lofthouse, Harrogate | ||
How Stean Gorge |
Stean, Lofthouse, Harrogate HG3 5SF. Tel 01423 755666 Email info@_;howstean.com Website http://www.howstean.co.uk/adventure-activities/caving |
Instructor led caving and a DVD and/or photos of your experience! Explore the underground passages of Nidderdale. You will find yourself wading through water, climbing underground water falls and sliding through mud. For UK thrill seekers and outdoor enthusiasts! |
Morley, Leeds | ||
Morley Potholing Club |
Morley, Leed. Tel 0113 253 9007 Website http://www.morleycavers.org.uk/ |
Caving mainly in the Dales but also further afield. Welcomes new members, novice or experienced. Field meets to suit all levels are organised and training provided. |
Richmond | ||
Swaledale Outdoor Club |
17 New Road, Richmond DL10 4QS. Email info@_;swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk Website http://www.swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk |
Canoeing, Caving, Climbing, Cycling, Fell running, Mountain biking, Orienteering, Skiing and Walking. In all activities standards range from novice to expert. Beginners and new members welcome. |
Skipton | ||
Craven Pothole Club |
Skipto. Email enquiries@_;cravenpotholeclub.org Website http://www.cravenpotholeclub.org |
Wide range of outdoor activities, for the benefit of members, including the exploration of caves and potholes, mountaineering, fell walking, rock climbing, skiing, cycling and other similar pursuits. |
Yorkshire Dales | ||
Black Rose Caving Club |
Yorkshire Dale. Email mike@_;brcc.org.uk Website http://www.brcc.org.uk |
Small but very active non-bureaucratic club based in Northern England, holding regular sporting caving meets in the Yorkshire Dales / Northern England |
White Rose Pothole Club |
Yorkshire Dale. Email wrpcsecretary@_;white-rose.org.uk Website http://www.white-rose.org.uk/ |
Members of the club go caving most weekends. Wealth of underground expertise and many of our members are also in Cave Rescue. Special trips are arranged for beginners, and we provide all necessary equipment. |
Yorkshire Subterranean Society |
Yorkshire Dale. Website http://www.yssuk.com |
Regular meets to various caving areas around the Dales. Although most of the meets are in Yorkshire, occasionally has trips to Wales, Derbyshire and Somerset. Meets usually take place twice a month |

