Swinsto Hole (West Kingsdale)
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.
Issued: 6 January 2021
Anchors for the lower half of Spout Pitch are reported to be showing some movement. Please inspect these closely prior to use. The CNCC is hoping to inspect and if necessary, replace these in due course.
Issued: 9 January 2021
Reported 29-Dec-2020, the boulder slope after the last pitch, leading down to the Kingsdale Master Cave, shows signs of some recent movement. Please pay close attention to the stability in this area, go with extra care, and report any issues or concerns to us so we can update this warning accordingly.
Access
Mr. R.Shuttleworth, Thornton Hall, Westhouse, Ingleton. Prior permission not required, do not climb walls or obstruct the road way or gate ways. Close all gates and do not drop litter. For digging permission call at Thornton Hall Farm.
Location
NGR: SD 69377 77532
Lat/long: 54.1926293640124,-2.47082835703256
coats.shocking.hauntPlease 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.
Anchors
Swinsto Hole 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
- Swinsto Hole rigging topo (PDF)
- Important information on topos and descriptions
- Swinsto Hole route descriptions (PDF)A description of the route down Swinsto Hole to allow exchange with Simpson’s Pot 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: 3 Nov 2016