It’s not necessary to be very aerobically fit for Pridhamsleigh Cavern and Bakers Pit Cave in Devon, and Goats Church Cavern in the Mendips. There will be plenty of time for rest stops whilst looking at cave features etc., but good mobility is necessary due to the nature of the caves, with some stooping, and crawling on hands and knees necessary at times.
For Swildon’s Hole Cave in the Mendips, good mobility is needed for the Short Trip to the 20ft Pot. For the Long Trip to Sump 1, reasonable aerobic fitness is also required as the way out is uphill, and against the flow of water. This journey is taken at a steady pace, with no rushing required, and stops along the way. Though, generally speaking, it’s good to keep moving slowly as much as possible so that you don’t get too cold.