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Cutting lines across the Pennines at the end of August, in pursuit of caving and cavers

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As the summer holidays drew to a close, Matt Day and I found ourselves on Friday evening, once again in Stoney Middleton. A flick through Caves of the Peak District had brought my attention to Merlin's Mine, which promised to be one of the longest underground adventures in Stoney...

02/08/2025 – A return to Rowter

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It was the weekend of the TSG BBQ and I'd invited along Ben Chaddock and Adam Baldock, the former giving us all a lift to the Peaks. The cave of choice was Rowter, one I'd been to twice up to the J-hang, so I know mostly what to expect....

Otter Hole, a journey beyond the race course, under the land and beyond the influence of the moon

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Rachel Turnbull, Keiran A, Sam Lee, Neil Cox, Leanne  It’s the year of caving. As such, in January I set my sights on No.1 on Britain's hit list: the elusive and mysterious Otter Hole. I sent my plea to the Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club and heard back saying...

Forest of Bowland Caves

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(A write up of a RRCPC trip down some shitholes on the forest of bowland) Team keen (to explore a trio of caves on the forest of Bowland) consisted of me, Phil, Rowan and Charlotte. As Phil wrote up some excellent descriptions, presumably soon to be on the CNCC website...

16/02/2025 – OFD 1 Round Speedrun

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I wanted a fast group so I could do the round trip of OFD 1 good and proper, familiarising myself with the route while not being out too late. Compared to my peers my knowledge of OFD is woeful and I was eager to put something under my belt....

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Nettle Pot – 06/12/2025

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The previous Friday I'd heard from Baldock of a...

Cutting lines across the Pennines at the end of August, in pursuit of caving and cavers

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As the summer holidays drew to a close, Matt...

02/08/2025 – A return to Rowter

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It was the weekend of the TSG BBQ and...

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