CAVING CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

ACTIVE IN THE PENNINES

National and Regional Organisations

British Caving Association
http://british-caving.org.uk
The main umbrella group for British Caving. You can join the BCA as part of one of the many clubs affiliated to it or as a direct member.  The BCA provides insurance for cavers.
British Cave Research Association
http://bcra.org.uk
A constituent body of the BCA, the BCRA specialises in the scientific aspect of caves and caving and maintains several special interest groups including Cave Radio & Electronics.
Council of Northern Caving Clubs
https://cncc.org.uk
Formed in 1963 to negotiate access to caves on private land, the CNCC also promotes cave conservation and maintenance of footpaths and stiles on the land where caves are located.
Derbyshire Caving Association
https://thedca.org.uk
Similar to the CNCC, the DCA provides news and access information to cavers in Derbyshire and the Peak District as well as promoting cave conservation.
Darkness Below
https://darknessbelow.co.uk
The one-stop news site for people involved in cave and mine exploration here in the United Kingdom and abroad plus information about underground events.

Caving Clubs

Black Rose Caving Club
www.blackrosecc.org.uk
Small but active club in the Yorkshire Dales. They
also do trips further afield to other areas. A highly
specialised group, they often visit the more
difficult caves.
www.blackrosecc.org.
uk/contacts.php
Bradford Pothole Club
www.bpc-cave.org.uk
One of the largest and best known clubs in the
Yorkshire Dales and indeed the UK. They provide accommodation at Brackenbottom and host the May Gaping Gill Winch Meets.
secretarybpc@aol.com
Burnley Caving Club
http://burnleycavingclub.apphb.com
Friendly Lancashire based club with a high
profile on the Yorkshire Dales caving scene.
Active club with around 30 people looking for
new members.
burnleycavingclub
@gmail.com
Cave Diving Group
www.cavedivinggroup.org.uk
Specialised group diving underwater passages
throughout the UK and abroad. Played a major
part in the exploration of the Kingsdale caves
and Boreham Cave.
www.cavedivinggroup.org.
uk/Contacts.html
Craven Pothole Club
www.cravenpotholeclub.org
One of the oldest and largest clubs in the Yorkshire Dales. Active throughout the UK. They provide hut accommodation and host the August Gaping Gill Winch Meet. enquiries@
cravenpotholeclub.org
Derbyshire Caving Club
https://www.derbyscc.org.uk
Major club active in Derbyshire and the Peak
District. As well as caving they provide social
events and host open public open days at Alderley
Edge Copper Mines.
enquiries@derbyscc.org.uk
Earby Pothole Club
earbypotholeclub.co.uk
Established in 1945, a friendly club based
throughout the North West. Meets at the Clapham
Bunkhouse Bar. Cave exploration includes a
number of ongoing digs.
webmaster@
earbypotholeclub.co.uk
Gritstone Club
www.gritstoneclub.org.uk
Long established club specialising in rock climing
and hill walking as well as caving and other
outdoor activities. Played a major part in cave
exploration and surveying.
 www.gritstoneclub.org.
uk/?page_id=21
Nenthead Mines Conservation
Society www.nentheadmines.com
Group dedicated to conservation of Nenthead
Mines. They also run public open days into Carrs
Mine and provide accommodation for BCA
members at the Assay House.
admin@nentheadmines.com
Northern Pennine Club
northernpennineclub.org.uk
Major club responsible for many major discoveries
in since the mid 20th century. They provide
accommodation for cavers at Greenclose near
Clapham village.
  
Orpheus Caving Club
www.orpheuscavingclub.org.uk
Caving club situated in the heart of the Peak District offering superior accommodation at their cottage. They do trips throughout England and Wales as well as social events. bookings@orpheus
cavingclub.org.uk
Red Rose Cave and Pothole Club www.rrcpc.org.uk Long established and highly respected club based
at Bull Pot Farm where accommodation is provided
for cavers. A major player in discoveries and other
caving related stuff.
Bull Pot Farm, Casterton,
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth,
Lancs, LA6 2JP.
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United Cavers Exploration Team
www.ucet.org.uk
Friendly club based North Wales just across the
border from Chester with good connections with
other caving clubs and organisations.  Sometimes
visiting the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales.
info@ucet.org.uk
University Of Leeds Speleological Association www.ulsa.org.uk One of the most important of the university clubs. Comprising of students and ex-students. Responsible for much of the discoveries and exploration in the north of England   
White Rose Pothole Club
www.white-rose.org.uk
Active club caving since 1954 with monthly meets
in the Yorkshire Dales and elsewhere. They offer
"have a go" trips for people wishing to take up
caving.
WRPCSecretary
@white-rose.org.uk
Yorkshire Subterranean Society www.yssuk.com Based in Helwith Bridge, the YSS has been active in the Dales for over half a century. They provide cavers' accommodation at the Old School House next door to the Inn. Old School House,
Helwith Bridge, near Settle,
N. Yorkshire. BD24 OEH.
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