Guided Caving Peak District
Guided Caving Peak District
We are one of the Peak District’s premier providers of underground activities. Join us on an underground adventure which suits your needs and matches your ability. Our cave venues are some of the best in the UK and we have trips to suit both the nervous, and the bold. We aim to debunk the myth that caving is all about suffering in tight wet spaces. Our trips can be adventurous walks in amazing underground scenery, or more challenging vertical trips – it’s up to you. Guided Caving Peak District
al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk 07812713153
Over 10 years of underground adventure…
- Our caving trips are for all abilities including very first timers who are nervous about being underground. We pride ourselves on introducing new people to this amazing environment.
- All of our trips are tailor made to meet the ability and fitness of the clients.
- We encourage adventure, but never force anyone to do anything they are not happy with.
- We will never get you into a situation you are not comfortable with. We will never get you into a situation we can’t get you out of.
- Our instructors are highly qualified local experts who love caving and love taking people caving – we are out to have fun and adventure.
- Our trips are as interesting as they are adventurous – our instructors are experts on the geology, hydrology and the cave environment.
- We cater for every size group from one person to many people.
- We may be able to visit more than one cave in a day.
Horizontal Caving
From £35 to £120 per person depending on group size and duration
Horizontal Caving
Horizontal caving means you will not be suspended from a rope but will be going into mainly level systems.
These trips are better if you are not fond of heights and can be less demanding. These trips still offer a lot of exploration and adventure and can get you to some special places to explore. Difficulty and challenge levels will be up to you and the difficulty of the trip and be adjusted once the trip has begun.
Horizontal trips are often shorter in the Peaks as you would get to a point where ropes become involved and if you’ve not booked a vertical trip you would turn back at that point. The advantage of these slightly shorter trips is that we could fit in two different caves in a day. These trips are better if there is a group of you as we can more easily keep everyone moving and active.
Includes:
- Local, highly qualified instructors.
- All equipment including, helmets, lights, cave suit, wellies, gloves, knee pads, harness and a whole range of technical equipment.
- Possibility of exploring more than one cave in a full day
- Half day or full day.
- Flexible itinerary based upon your preferences.
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Technical instruction where needed.
Vertical Caving
From £35 to £120 per person depending on group size and duration
Vertical Caving
Vertical caving means you may be suspended from a rope to access more interesting or harder to reach parts of the cave.
These trips can be more adventurous but at the same time more committing. By this we mean these trips are more involved, take more time and are not quick to get out of if you find the trip is too adventurous for you. Longer trips can also be more physically demanding, but perhaps this is what you are looking for? You won’t need any technical skills for a vertical trip but you should be prepared to abseil and climb ladders while on a safety rope. These trips are also a more expensive due to the extra equipment needed and higher level of qualified instructor. It’s probably not worth booking a vertical caving day for a half day as vertical caving is more time consuming.
Includes:
- Local, highly qualified instructors.
- All equipment including, helmets, lights, cave suit, wellies, gloves, knee pads, harness and a whole range of technical equipment.
- Possibility of exploring more than one cave in a full day
- Half day or full day.
- Flexible itinerary based upon your preferences.
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Technical instruction where needed.
Tailor Made Caving
From £35 to £120 per person depending on group size and duration
Tailor Made Caving Trip
Our most popular caving trip. We go on a trip based upon your preferences, your fitness and what you are up for.
These trips are the way to go as our expert instructors dynamically judge your capacity for caving and get to know what you’d like from the trip. Very often people are nervous about caving and opt for a horizontal trip. However, if you are unwilling to get onto a rope you may not get to the more interesting parts of the cave. So our instructors take equipment for vertical caving and, if you find you are up for it once in the cave, we can get out the ropes and descend. Our instructors are extremely supportive and we can often gently encourage people to push their limits and go further than they thought. Doing more then you think you were capable of is really where the satisfaction lies. Flexibility is key to a great trip. Get in touch to discuss things further. al@gritstoenadventures.co.uk
Includes:
- Local, highly qualified instructors.
- All equipment including, helmets, lights, cave suit, wellies, gloves, knee pads, harness and a whole range of technical equipment.
- Possibility of exploring more than one cave in a full day
- Half day or full day.
- Flexible itinerary based upon your preferences.
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Technical instruction where needed.
Group Caving
From £35 to £120 per person depending on group size and duration
Group Caving – all types, all sizes
We cater for all types of groups from family groups, youth groups and groups of friends right up to large events, Stag and Hen and anything else.
We can devise a caving trip to suit your group’s needs based on your requirements. If some of your group are nervous and some are bold, we can have groups enter a cave together but do different challenges once inside. We can have some groups on ropes, some not and we can just take it as it comes, having a lot of fun on the way.
We have over 10 years of taking new cavers caving and we can deliver a trip which will leave everyone in the group, satisfied and exhilarated. All equipment is included and we’ll make sure no one is excluded form the fun and from the adventure.
We use a range of caves around the Peak District which will suit any type of group.
Includes:
- Local, highly qualified instructors.
- All equipment including, helmets, lights, cave suit, wellies, gloves, knee pads, harness and a whole range of technical equipment.
- Possibility of exploring more than one cave in a full day
- Half day or full day.
- Flexible itinerary based upon your preferences.
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Technical instruction where needed.
FAQs
Why choose us?
We have 10 years of experience in training cavers / taking cavers of all abilities underground and have set hundreds of people on the path to becoming a caver or better caver. Our instructors are all highly qualified local experts who are selected not only for their vast experience, but also for their calm, approachable manner and ability to relate well to people.
I’m an absolute beginner – is this for me?
Yes – we specialise in introducing people to outdoor activities for the first time.
Will I get into situations I’m not comfortable with underground?
No. We want you to have fun and we won’t force you to do anything you are not happy with. We will never take you into a situation we can’t reverse at any point.
Is equipment included?
Yes, all equipment is included in the price. This includes helmets, lights, cave suit, gloves, knee pads, wellies, harnesses and a range of technical equipment.
Can you tailor the caving to our needs?
Yes, this is what we do. Our cave trips have structure but are very flexible and really, all our activities and training courses are flexible and adaptable. This is your day, not ours.
Where will we Cave?
Either in the Castleton or Stoney Middleton areas.
I’m not very fit – can I still Cave?
Of course you can. We are very used to dealing with people of all ability and fitness. We can tailor your booking to suit you. Caving isn’t all squeezing through tiny gaps – some caves can be an interesting underground walk and others can be very challenging – we’ll find a trip that suits you.
Can I do a half day instead of a full day?
Yes – the duration can be as short or long as you like and the price of your booking will reflect that. You can also do multiple days.
Do you provide transport?
I’m afraid we cannot provide transport, you will need your own. Speak to us about public transport options.
