Sonder Bikes
Beginner Caving
£75
Take your first underground steps into a Peak District cave system and learn about its creation over 300 million years. Discover beautiful formations and fossils, plus evidence of mining dating back centuries, through vast chambers, roaring waterfalls and serpentine passages.
Our Beginner Caving Day offers an ideal first taste of underground adventure. You’ll visit up to two local cave systems over 2-3 hours each, mostly walking-sized with some stooping or hands-and-knees crawling, and the challenge is tailored to you on the day. Before setting out you’ll be kitted out with an over-suit, wellies, kneepads, helmet and lamp, and your guide will check the weather and plan the safest route underground. Curious what a day like this actually feels like? Read Caving into Pressure.
Enjoyed the taste of it? Adventure Caving takes you deeper, with abseils and ladders.
What to Expect:
Our Beginner Caving Day offers an ideal first taste of underground adventure. During the day you'll visit up to 2 local cave systems.
What to Bring:
- Clothing you don't mind getting mucky in the caves
- Snacks for energy
All safety equipment is provided
Essential Information:
Minimum Age: 13+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Course Provider: Pure Outdoors
Student / Instructor Ratio: 6:1
Duration: 7 hours
Location: Offsite
Transport: Own transport
Meeting Times & Logistics:
Please meet at the School of Adventure Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before the course starting time to find your instructor and get set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you require more information about the course or the Big Shakeout Festival, please get in touch.
No. You must have a valid Big Shakeout weekend ticket to participate in any School of Adventure Activities. Any orders for activities without a Big Shakeout weekend ticket will be cancelled and refunded.
You will receive an email confirmation with an order reference number upon completing your order. Your order number is your unique reference number, bring it along with you and present it at along with your name at the School of Adventure Meeting Point.
We will do everything we can to make sure your chosen activity goes ahead, however in some circumstances a course may have to be cancelled due to weather or lack of numbers. In these cases we will either offer you a place on an alternative activity or refund.