(Fountains Fell)
Hazards and Warnings
Several extremely demanding squeezes mean that extensive research and planning before considering any trips into Hammer Pot.
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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.
Landowner is Rainscar House. Permission is freely and kindly granted for cavers to take the track from the parking area at Dale Head, going south-west, away from Penyghent, through Rainscar Pasture to reach the Access Land boundary. There is no need to call at Rainscar House to ask permission if approaching from Dale Head.
This cave is on access land. Click here for more information.
Rigging Topos and Descriptions
We don't have a topo or description for Hammer Pot.
Fixed Aids
Further info:
Hammer Pot (except for the Water Butt) is currently anchored with (non-CNCC) Petzl longlife anchors (requiring only krabs for use) which on last report were servicable with appropriate inspection, backup and care.
More information about CNCC resin anchors
Location
54.1229446830565, -2.22793949605591
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
