Caving Taster Experience

Explore the hidden world beneath your feet on a full day of guided caving in the Peak District.This caving experience is ideal if you're keen to try caving for the first time or want a more relaxed introduction to this fascinating underground activity. With expert instruction and flexible options, it's the perfect starting point for your caving journey.

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What to ExpectAfter meeting your instructor at 9.30am, we’ll drive a short distance to the chosen cave. Once you’re kitted out and ready to go, we’ll run through a full safety briefing before heading underground.Depending on the day and local conditions, we’ll either explore one cave system in depth or split the day between two contrasting caves. You’ll learn how caves form, spot natural features and formations, and explore a range of underground passageways – mostly horizontal in nature.This full day experience allows us to go further than our shorter sessions and gives you a proper insight into the underground world. There’s no rush – the pace is steady, and your instructor will adapt the route to suit the group.We often bring along ropes and ladders, so if you’re feeling adventurous and want to try a short descent or climb, there may be a chance to add a little extra challenge. However, these elements are completely optional, and a more technical progression is covered on our Intermediate Caving and SRT courses.

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Key Info:

• Location: Peak District (meeting point confirmed ahead of the day – all venues close to the Hope Valley or Stoney Middleton area)
• Session Time: 9.30am meet – usually finishing around 4.00pm
• Group Size: Small group ratios for safety and quality instruction
• Minimum Age: 12 years (get in touch to discuss younger participants)

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Who It’s For:

• Anyone curious about the world of caving
• Ideal for beginners and those looking for a gentle introduction
• Also suitable for those wanting a bit more than a half-day trip
• Great for individuals, couples, or small groups

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What’s Included:

• All technical caving equipment, wellies and PPE
• Instruction and support from qualified cave leaders
• Flexible format tailored to your ability and confidence

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What You’ll Need:

• Clothing: Warm layers to wear under your caving suit (non-cotton recommended – fleece or synthetic sportswear works best). A buff or thin hat can be worn under helmets if you get cold easily.
• Footwear: Wellies provided – but if you prefer your own, they’re welcome too
• Other Essentials:
  • Towel and full change of clothes (just in case)
  • Lunch, snacks, and water for the day
  • Food that’s easy to eat with gloves on and ideally sealed to avoid getting wet underground
  • Up to £3 in cash for cave access (goes to local landowners)

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LocationAll our caving venues are close to the Hope Valley or Stoney Middleton area. The exact meeting location will be confirmed closer to the date and may vary depending on local conditions.

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Book Your AdventureReady to give caving a go? Drop us a message to check availability or ask questions. We also run intermediate and technical caving courses for those looking to take it further.👉 Email: info@dolomitetraining.co.uk
📞 Call: 07756 800 295