Working Together for Northern Caving

The CNCC is the regional council of the British Caving Association for northern England and Scotland, and the representative body for cavers and caving clubs in these regions. We work with landowners to achieve greater access for cavers, as well as providing resin anchor placement, conservation coordination and training workshops. Read more...

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News

09
Jul 24
Training for autumn-winter 2024-2025

We are pleased to announce our training workshops for autumn and winter 2024-2025, including various aspects of SRT to suit all abilities. Places are going fast so book soon to...
08
Jul 24
Robinsons' Pot access

We have recently revisited the access agreement for Robinsons' Pot at Darnbrook, with the landowner, National Trust. As part of modernising the wording, we are now (for the first time)...
01
Jul 24
North by North End Pot description

We have just uploaded a route description for North by North End Pot, to cover the route to The Eastern Front, and also towards Coates Cavern. Remember though, this is...
28
Jun 24
Stream Passage Pot entrance repairs

The entrance pipe to Stream Passage Pot at Gaping Gill is in a bad way. Through July and August, a team will be replacing it, which means access to the...
24
Jun 24
New BCA team elected

Congratulations to the new BCA Executive team of Rostam, Aidan and Chris, as well as new volunteers into several of the other Council and support roles. Good luck and we...
16
Jun 24
Newsletter 15 out now

We're proud to publish our 15th newsletter of this series. This is only the second to bear the new 'Northern Caving' title and the first to be published under our...
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Upcoming Training & Meetings

Jul
20
SRT Rescue Foundation workshop
This foundation one day indoor workshop is aimed at cavers who are SRT competent and wish to start expanding their skill set in order to assist or offer simple rescues...
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Jul
21
New to SRT rigging / refresher workshop
A one day indoor workshop aimed at cavers who are SRT competent and want to learn how to rig caves for SRT.A very practical day looking at all aspects of...
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Aug
10
SRT underground refresher (Intermediate) Gaping Gill
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a more challenging trip underground to refresh their skills. With the kind support of the...
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Aug
17
SRT rigging: Underground refresher workshop (2:1)
A one day underground workshop aimed at cavers who have some rigging experience and wish to refresh these skills whilst adding some more to the “Toolbox” This low ratio...
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Sep
8
New to caving - Try caving hosted by the CNCC
Suitable for anyone who wants try caving for the first time and possibly take it up as a hobby. A chance to experience the incredible underground world of the Yorkshire...
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Sep
14
SRT underground refresher
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground to refresh their skills with a patient friendly trainer on hand to...
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Conservation Projects

Some recent projects undertaken by CNCC volunteers. More on conservation...

03
Apr 24
Lost Johns' Stile repair

A great effort by our own Treasurer, Pete Bann, to repair the broken stile for the Lost Johns' Cave enclosure on Leck Fell. Not only a great service to cavers,...
15
Feb 24
Stump Cross remediation works

An outstanding effort by members of the regular Stump Cross digging team to make safe several sites in the field opposite Stump Cross, where the show cave are looking at...
25
Oct 23
Bull Pot sheep removal

Fine work by some of our regular conservation volunteers to remove an unfortunate sheep from Bull Pot in Kingsdale, sparing visitors for this winter some considerable unpleasantness!
03
Oct 23
Beck Head Stream Cave

Great work by a team of CNCC volunteers and local enthusiasts to restore the entrance to Beck Head Stream Cave near Trow Gill, which had become partially blocked by felled...
26
Jun 23
Securing future access to Malham Cove Flood Rising

Some excellent work by volunteers from across the region and spanning several groups to install a new lid to the Malham Cove Flood Rising. This should preserve easy access to...
15
Jun 23
Buttertubs litter-pick

A great use of a sunny day! Members of the Craven Pothole Club, supported and funded by CNCC, have cleared out loads of rubbish from the iconic Buttertubs Pots, one...
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