Hell Hole

(Bowland)

Last updated: 7 Mar 2025

Hazards and Warnings

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Access

Permission can often be granted at short notice but may sometimes take a little longer as the keeper needs to be consulted about local restrictions due to pheasant breeding and shooting. Access for BCA member clubs with PLI cover.

This cave is NOT on access land. Click here for more information.

Getting a Permit

Permits are issued by Tony Brown. Here's how you can get a permit...

For information or problems please phone: 01200 422811

By Email

bowland@cncc.org.uk

To request a permit via email, it should come from your club website associated email address.

By Post

You can send a letter on your club letter headed paper. You need to state preferred date(s), enclose a stamped addressed envelope and send to:

Tony Brown, 21 Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BQ


Rigging Topos and Descriptions

Route Description
A description of the three most significant caves on Bowland, all a short walk apart. A visit to all three in one day is an outstandingly pleasant caving trip during fine weather.
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Fixed Aids

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Location

SD 6701 4694

53.917545097357, -2.50376464597198

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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

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