Wretched Rabbit (Casterton Fell)
Several fixed ropes and ladders are in place throughout the Ease Gill system. For Wretched Rabbit this includes several handlines on the entrance climbs. These are not monitored or inspected and are nothing to do with the CNCC. They should never be used. Always take your own ropes where they are required.
Issued: 28 March 2018
A large boulder has reportedly fallen from the cliff above the entrance leaving the area with loose rock. The rock does not currently prevent entry however extra care should be taken. If in any doubt do not enter the cave.
Original report:
https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=23333.msg294111;topicseen#new
Access
Permit requests can be made by email by any BCA member club. Regretably at the moment permits cannot be issued to individual BCA members or non-BCA clubs, but be assured that this is something we are working to change.
Permit availability is two per weekday (three for weekday bank holidays) and five on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the Google Calendar for availability before requesting a permit:
https://goo.gl/inFBlQ
Abbreviations:
LH = Lancaster Hole
Cow = Cow Pot
PS = Pool Sink
TS = Top Sink
WR = Wretched Rabbit
CP = County Pot
Please note the restriction of eight cavers per permit so if you anticipate a larger group please make this known so two permits can be issued to cover this.
Note that although we request a specific entrance (or entrances) to be included on the permit request to help highlight potential congestion issues and encourage spreading of caver traffic, the permit is actually for caving in general on the fell. Therefore, it can be used to access any of the cave entrances on Casterton Fell on the stated date. If visiting an entrance not specified on your permit please be courteous to any other groups who did specify that entrance.
Apply for a permit
Your permit secretary for Casterton Fell is Geoff Whittaker and you can apply by the following methods...
Book Online
Sorry, Wretched Rabbit is not part of the online booking system yet. We hope to expand it to include more areas in the future.
By Email
geoff.whittaker@cncc.org.uk
Applications should be sent from an email address associated with your club (e.g. officer@cavingclub.co.uk), or from an address that can be easily validated as being associated to your club (via your club website for example). Other email addresses are fine, but first applications should be accompanied by a letter (an attached scan), with club letterhead, signed by an officer of the club. This will authenticate the email address for all future permit applications for that club.
By Post
Please note that email is the preferred means of requesting a permit. Postal requests for permits can be accepted but must be on a letter with club letterhead, signed by an Officer of the club. Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope for the reply.
Geoff Whittaker
19 Eden Grove
Bolton le Sands
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 8DF
Location
NGR: SD 676 806
Lat/long: 54.2200919117724,-2.49839362341436
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.
Entrance Photos
No photos have been added for this cave yet. If you have some, please use the link below to send them. Include your name and you will be credited.
Anchors
Wretched Rabbit 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
- Important information on topos and descriptions
- Wretched Rabbit route descriptions (PDF)A thorough description of most of the popular entrances to, and routes through Ease Gill Caverns, to accompany the various individual rigging topos. Included are Lancaster Hole, Cow Pot, County Pot, Wretched Rabbit, Pool Sink and Top Sink and all routes in between these various entrances plus some interesting round trips.Last updated: 20 Feb 2018
- Report a topo or description error
Surveys
| Title | Date | Pubisher | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease Gill Caverns | 1953 | Northern Pennine Club | Preview | Download PDF | |
| Ease Gill Caverns (1953) - Northern Pennine ClubDownload PDF |
The CNCC is not responsible for the reliability or content of external links. Surveys are not sold directly by the CNCC and purchase questions should be directed to the publisher.
Last updated: 8 Oct 2018
