Langcliffe Pot (Great Whernside)
Issued: 20 December 2020
Both entrances to the system (Langcliffe and the more popular Oddmire Pot) are on Access Land and most routes of approach are via public rights of way and Access Land. Cavers have a right to access the cave and the CNCC supports cavers in doing so.
The landowner for the Langcliffe entrance, Mr R. Lambert has refused access for decades (via either entrance, despite Oddmire not being on his land) and has been known to become aggressive towards cavers. He is very unlikely to grant permission. We therefore advise against engagement with this landowner.
If he believes people are in the cave, he will travel up the fell and remove belongings left at the entrance, which is a serious safety risk particularly in winter.
For your own safety, groups accessing the cave are advised to ensure all caving gear is pre-packed, out of sight in walking bags. Ensure no caving items are left on display in parked cars. Appear as walkers to avoid confrontation.
The easiest route of approach is from the Conistone to Kettlewell road via the Dales Way path above Black Keld, although this road is frequented by the landowner so extra care is needed if approaching from here. Approaching from Kettlewell is further but is less likely to risk an encounter. Take all belongings underground out of sight (a drybag is needed as the entrances are wet).
Access
Landowner: Mr.R.Lambert, Mile House, Kettlewell, Skipton.
Location
NGR: SD 99578 71073
Lat/long: 54.1355004792358,-2.00795403885533
Please note that grid references 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.
What 3 words: blurts.defers.coasters
Entrance Photos
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Anchors
Langcliffe Pot is equipped with IC resin anchors within the BCA Anchor scheme.
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Please note that the CNCC only maintains resin anchors installed by an approved installer as shown on the rigging guides and does not maintain any other fixed aids at present. Read our fixed aids information for more details.
Rigging Topos and Descriptions
- Langcliffe and Oddmire rigging topo (PDF)
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Last updated: 20 Dec 2020