(Swaledale & Arkengarthdale)
Hazards and Warnings
No hazards have been reported for Devis Hole Mine Caves
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Access
No restrictions
No permission is required. Please be courtous to land owners and follow an reasonable requests they make. Park with respect and don't block gateways etc.
Access to this site was restored in 2020 following the 2019 collapse of the original entrance. Located on and approached via access land from the road south of Grinton across Cogden Moor.
This cave is on access land. Click here for more information.
Rigging Topos, Descriptions & Documents
Devis Hole Mine Cave.
A description of the route via Pearson's Sump, South Cave Series and into East Cave Series - a highly recommended route to explore this fascinating cave-mine system.
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Fixed Aids
Further info:
Pearson's Sump is fitted with non-CNCC stainless steel (Raumer) resin bonded anchors of good visual standard. This pitch requires 30m rope, 6x krabs and a 120m sling or equivalent for a deviation. The Cranehow Bottom Level sump pitches do not have usable anchors.
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Location
54.359708459708, -1.92220976958665
Please note that locations are correct to the best of our knowledge however are often taken from old books so they may not be absolutely accurate and are shown simply as a guide.
Entrance Photos
