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warningwarningWhalf Climbing Shaft
2024/08/25

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.

infoaccessPretoria Mine
2024/07/29

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

infonewsPeak Speedwell System
2024/05/03

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.

infoaccessClatterway Levels
2024/02/16

Updated access description.

infoaccessClatterway Levels
2024/02/07

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.

infoaccessEyam Dale House Cave
2024/02/05

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,

infoaccessWatergrove Sough
2023/12/19

Updated access info

warningwarningSnake Mine
2023/02/09

Updated access contact info from email to WhatsApp.

infoaccessGreat Masson Cavern
2022/12/12

Updated with safety warning.

infonewsHydrology
2022/11/07

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

infonews3D Models Update
2022/11/04

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

warningwarningGreat Masson Cavern
2022/11/02

Updated warnings.

infoaccessJug Holes
2022/11/02

Updated access description.

infoaccessBall Eye Mines
2022/10/24

Updated access info

warningwarningGreat Masson Cavern
2022/10/24

Updated parking info

warningwarningJug Holes
2022/10/24

Updated parking info

infoaccessBottle Pot
2022/10/14

Updated access contact details

infonew siteButts Quarry Cave
2022/10/03

New site added.

infonew siteLongcliffe Vein End
2022/08/25

New site added

infonew siteLongcliffe Pipe #2
2022/08/25

Added new site

infonew siteLongcliffe Pipe #1
2022/08/25

Added new site

infoaccessHerne Hill Cave 1
2022/08/15

Updated access info

warningwarningKeyhole Cave
2022/08/15

Updated warnings.

warningwarningKeyhole Cave
2022/08/15

Updated warnings.

warningwarningKeyhole Cave
2022/08/15

Updated warnings.

infoaccessRinging Rake Sough
2022/08/14

Updated access info

infoaccessGentlewoman's Pipe Climbing Shaft
2022/08/14

Updated access info

infoaccessCave Dale Cave No 4
2022/06/16

Updated access description.

infoaccessHarborough Rocks Cave
2022/06/15

Updated access info.

infoaccessBird Mine
2022/06/13

Updated access description.

infoaccessPictorend Cave
2022/06/13

Updated access info

infoaccessBatham Pot
2022/06/12

Updated access info

infoaccessPindale End Mine - Upper Shaft
2022/06/06

Updated access info for new lids.

infoaccessPindale End Mine - Lower Shaft
2022/06/06

Updated access info for new lids.

infoaccessOwl Hole
2022/05/26

Updated parking info with reference to downloadable parking map.

infoaccessTideswell Dale Adit
2022/05/23

Amended location info

infoaccessHarborough Rocks Cave
2022/05/22

Updated access info.

infoaccessDemocratic Dig
2022/05/22

Added original location text back in.

infoaccessGentlewoman's Pipe Climbing Shaft
2022/05/19

Updated and streamlined blockage text.

infoaccessTansley Dale Mine
2022/04/18

Edited to clear up ambiguity

infonew siteTideswell Dale Adit
2022/04/14

New site added.

infoaccessGutterholes
2022/01/14

Updated access description.

infoaccessWapping Mine
2021/12/22

Updated 22/12/21 for new access arrangements

infoaccessRobin's Shaft Mine
2021/12/13

Updated to include mention of U-bolt in lid.

warningwarningWinnats Head Cave
2021/12/08

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

infoaccessPindale End Mine - Lower Shaft
2021/09/16

Split Upper Shaft info to a separate entry

infonew sitePindale End Mine - Upper Shaft
2021/09/16

Added new site for upper shaft workings.

infonew sitePictorend Sough
2021/08/24

Added Pictorend Sough

infoaccessPeak Cavern
2021/08/18

Warning notice published

warningwarningSlack Hole
2021/08/11

Updated warnings and access description.

infonew siteSlack Hole
2021/08/11

Added new site

infoaccessJames Hall's Over Engine Mine (JH)
2021/07/02

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.

infoaccessP7 Swallet
2021/06/07

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

infoaccessP8
2021/06/07

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

infoaccessGautries Hole
2021/06/07

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

infoaccessGautries Hill Pot
2021/06/07

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

infoaccessJames Hall's Over Engine Mine (JH)
2021/05/15

Removed Covid closure notice

infoaccessPeak Cavern
2021/05/15

Removed Covid closure notice

infoaccessWater Icicle Close Cavern
2021/05/15

Updated access description.

infoaccessOdin Mine
2021/05/03

Updated access info for re-opening.

infonewsRinging Rake (Youd's Level) Blockages
2021/05/03

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.

warningwarningRookery Mine
2021/04/30

Access resumed

infoaccessMandale Mine
2021/04/16

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

infoaccessRinging Rake Sough
2021/04/01

Added hyperlink to Gentlewoman's

infoaccessGentlewoman's Pipe Climbing Shaft
2021/04/01

Added hyperlink to Ringing Rake Sough

infoaccessRinging Rake Sough
2021/03/31

Modified to remove duplicates with Gentlewoman's entry

infoaccessHarveydale Quarry Tubes
2021/03/31

Updated erroneous location info

infoaccessMandale Mine
2021/03/28

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

infonews
2021/03/27

Updated COVID-19 advice online at form the DCA

infoaccessGreat Masson Cavern
2021/03/24

Updated access description.

infoaccessWater Icicle Close Cavern
2021/03/21

Updated text after request from Karen S

infonew sitePindale Resurgence Cave
2021/02/27

Added new site

infoaccessDevonshire Cavern
2021/02/22

A message from the landowners.