2 Days
Intermediate
South Devon
Ratio: Up to 4 clients to 1 instructor:
1:1 £400
1:2 £220
1:4 £110
About the activity:
Caves are complex both in terms of navigation and the risks involved, so learning to be an independent caver is an intricate journey in itself!
This two-day caving skills development course will give you a good understanding of the foundation skills, inherent risks and equipment required to get involved in caving. Leave with a greater degree of safety and knowledge, as well as inspiration for your caving journeys ahead.
Objectives:
- Caving equipment requirements
- Water safety underground
- Weather
- A basic understanding of geology and hydrology
- Access and cave conservation
- A basic understanding of different types of caving
- Safeguarding each other while moving around a cave
- Use of a rope underground
- Navigation underground
- The implication of accidents underground
Included:
- Highly qualified and experienced caving instructor
- Cave entry fee
- Use of all essential caving equipment such as caving suit, belt, helmet, torch, and wellington boots.
- Unless otherwise stated, the Caving Skills Development course will be run privately for you, meaning you benefit from a personalised activity, focusing on your individual interests, ability and goals.
All you will need to bring:
- Comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy such as a dark-coloured T-shirt and leggings/long trousers, and a lightweight jumper if you feel the cold (please note – the mud will stain light coloured clothing!)
- Wellington boots if you have any (otherwise these can be provided on request)
- It is recommended to bring a change of clothes to change into afterwards
- Drinks
- Packed lunches
- Personal first aid kit
- Your parent or guardian to accompany you if you are a child
- Your sense of adventure!
Previous experience:
You will have ideally been caving regularly in the last year – for example at least five times in Pridhamsleigh Cavern and twice in Bakers Pit (we are happy to discuss your other caving experience). A good level of mobility is important, as caving is likely to involve crouching, crawling and easy scrambling on uneven and slippery ground.
Other caving adventures offered by Rock and Moor:
- Pridhamsleigh Cavern, near Buckfastleigh, South Devon
- Baker’s Pit, near Buckfastleigh, South Devon
- Goat Church Cavern, Mendips, Somerset
- Swildon’s Hole, Mendips, Somerset
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