Whalf Climbing Shaft has been blocked with rock. It seems someone has disassembled the wall surrounding the shaft and thrown it down, potentially damaging the ginging. At present there is no way to descend the shaft. DCA will be working with other local caving groups to facilitate a solution, but the shaft lining may have become damaged and the there is a risk that the resin anchors below are compromised. Please do not attempt to access the shaft or do any clearance work without speaking to DCA.

Edited to 'no access' due to health issues with the landowner.

The updated Peak Speedwell System survey has just been published. Drawn by Wayne Sheldon and Alastair Gott. The updated survey, date May 2024 can be found in the key document list on the Peak Cavern, Speedwell Mine, Titan and JH access page.

Updated access description.

important Clatterway has become dangerously unstable, one or more rocks in the roof that have to be squeezed past, in flat out crawls, are now loose, wobble and are likely to fall. It is strongly advised NOT to attempt Clatterway until DCA/PDHMS have inspected and hopefully made repairs.

There has been a change to the access for Eyam Dale House Cave. Please refer to the updated access section on the Cave Registry prior to your next trip here,

Updated access info

Updated access contact info from email to WhatsApp.

Updated with safety warning.

The new Hydrology section details dye tracing studies in the Peak District.

The 3D models have been updated including recent discoveries in the Stoney Middleton Master Cave.

Updated warnings.

Updated access description.

Updated access info

Updated parking info

Updated parking info

Updated access contact details

New site added.

New site added

Added new site

Added new site

Updated access info

Updated warnings.

Updated warnings.

Updated warnings.

Updated access info

Updated access info

Updated access description.

Updated access info.

Updated access description.

Updated access info

Updated access info

Updated access info for new lids.

Updated access info for new lids.

Updated parking info with reference to downloadable parking map.

Amended location info

Updated access info.

Added original location text back in.

Updated and streamlined blockage text.

Edited to clear up ambiguity

New site added.

Updated access description.

Updated 22/12/21 for new access arrangements

Updated to include mention of U-bolt in lid.

Updated access and also main description for first section to pitches. Removed 'dangerous' from one choke description and revised text to suit.

Split Upper Shaft info to a separate entry

Added new site for upper shaft workings.

Added Pictorend Sough

Warning notice published

Updated warnings and access description.

Added new site

There has been an access change to James Hall Over Engine Mine (JH). Please see www.peakdistrictcaving.info for full details. A "Derbyshire Key" is now required and new backup anchors are available at the shaft top.

Mr and Mrs Ritter at Perryfoot Farm wish to resume Trespass Fees.

Please note access fees restored following temporary suspension due to Covid.

Please note access fees restored following temporary suspension due to Covid.

Please note access fees restored following temporary suspension due to Covid.

Removed Covid closure notice

Removed Covid closure notice

Updated access description.

Updated access info for re-opening.

Note - 03/05/2021 - Reports have come in from a recent upstream visit to Ringing Rake/Masson Sough (Youd's Level), that the main passage above Old Jant Mine (after the two low squeezes if heading downhill) has been completely blocked by a substantial collapse of sediment, rocks and gravel, seemingly after a significant flood event at some point in the last year. As through-trips from the top of the hill have not been possible, it is unclear exactly how long this blockage has been in place. Drainage of the system is unaffected, but trips further uphill than Old Jant Mine are no longer possible - obviously this would also mean that through-trips from the currently-blocked top shaft would also be impossible until the choke is removed from below, as significant stacking-space may be required.

The choke will be inspected shortly with a view to digging through it and clearing the route again, but please be aware that this may take some time to organize, especially under the current Covid restrictions. In the meantime, we will update with further information as we receive it.

Access resumed

Mandale Mine - There is a problem with the Incline Level gate that prevents it being shut. For now it is secure but please avoid using this gate until it is fixed. Access to the mine can also be gained through the Aqueduct Level gate. A fix is being prepared. More details on the PDCi site: https://peakdistrictcaving.info/home/the-caves/lathkill-dale/mandale-mine

Added hyperlink to Gentlewoman's

Added hyperlink to Ringing Rake Sough

Modified to remove duplicates with Gentlewoman's entry

Updated erroneous location info

There has been an access update relating to the Mandale Mine Incline Level gate. Please check https://peakdistrictcaving.info/ before visiting.

Updated COVID-19 advice online at form the DCA

Updated access description.

Updated text after request from Karen S

Added new site

A message from the landowners.