Simpson's Pot (West Kingsdale)
Issued: 19 January 2017
Valley Entrance must be pre-rigged to enable exit for pull-through trips. Always take several ropes for pull-through trips in the event that some get stuck which could risk stranding between pitches.
Frequent rescues due to pull-through trips abseiling into The Pit (sometimes known as Bob's Pit). Ensure appropriate advanced research and check onward route before pulling rope through if in any doubt.
Access
Mr. E.Crockett, Foredales, Ingleton. Prior permission not required.
Location
NGR: SD 69615 77880
Lat/long: 54.195771066989096,-2.4672161754944635
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: sculpture.ulterior.carbon
Anchors
Simpson's Pot is equipped with Eco 'P' resin anchors within the BCA Anchor Scheme.
- More information about CNCC resin anchors
- Report a defective anchor or other hazard
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
- Simpson's Pot rigging topo (PDF)
- Important information on topos and descriptions
- Simpson's Pot route descriptions (PDF)A description of the route down Simpson’s Pot to allow exchange with Swinsto Hole or pull-through to Valley Entrance, to accompany the rigging topo.
- Report a topo or description error
Surveys
No surveys have been added for this cave yet.
Last updated: 7 Nov 2017
