Half Day or Evening
All Levels*
South Devon
Ratio: Up to 8 clients to 1 instructor:
1:1 £125
1:2 £70
1:4 £45
1:6 £35
1:8 £30
About the Bakers Pit Caving activity:
For a very special caving experience in Devon, Bakers Pit, near to Buckfastleigh, has many pretty formations such as crystal gour pools, sparkling flowstones, cave pearls, stalactites and stalagmites. The access to the cave is restricted for conservation reasons, with only pre-arranged groups or individuals permitted.
This cave is slightly bigger and more technical than Pridhamsleigh, so we ask that anyone wishing to book this caving trip has been caving with us at least once down Pridhamsleigh Cavern, so that we have a good understanding of your ability.
Your highly experienced and qualified guide will tailor your Bakers Pit caving trip to a desirable and suitable level of challenge to give you a fantastic adventure. This will involve some crawling and sliding as well as the use of a rope for protection where necessary. Once in the cave you will be amazed by large room-like chambers and cave formations which are naturally formed by water over millions of years.
There may be a discount for booking two half day activities together as a full 1 day combination. Please enquire for details.
Objectives of caving at Bakers Pit:
- Safe, fun, educational caving adventure
- Confidence-building
- Team work
- Learning about cave science and geology
- Climbing and movement practice
Included:
- Highly qualified and experienced caving guide
- Cave entry fee
- Use of all essential caving equipment such as caving suit, belt, helmet, torch (and wellington boots on request).
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
- A drink and packed lunch (for full day activities)
- Your parent or guardian to accompany you if you are a child
- Your sense of adventure!
Previous experience:
*One previous caving trip with Rock and Moor at Pridhamsleigh, near Buckfastleigh in Devon is usually necessary so that we can be confident that caving at Bakers Pit will be suitable for you. A good level of mobility is important as caving is likely to involve crouching, crawling and easy scrambling on uneven and slippery ground.