What does Caving offer

The information listed here is intended to help Leaders who would like to arrange Caving for their section. It also has information for Leaders/Adults who would like to get involved with this activity.

Founded in 2011, the Derbyshire Scout Caving Team offers professional caving experiences for Scouts sections from within Derbyshire and beyond. We are split into 2 sub teams based in Derbyshire (covering caves and mines around Derbyshire) and Cheshire (including the mines at Alderley edge).

Group Visits

We can run sessions at your meeting place. These are ideal as an introduction to Caving for Beavers and Cubs. Typically, this would include caving games and a show and tell of specialist caving and mine exploration equipment.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network

We run caving trips for all abilities in Derbyshire. You can expect most of the Scouts to come back wanting more. Beginners trips include simple walk through mines.
For the Cubs we can also offer caving trips for your pack. This will generally be a simple mine exploration trip where we explore a local lead mine and talk about the various mining techniques and rock formations.
For the budding cavers amongst your troop, our trips can be more extreme and include vertical ladder climbing.
For Explorers and Network we can run more advanced trips with longer duration and more challenges.

Adults

If you don't fancy entering the cave/mine, bring your Scouts along as there is no requirement for your leaders to come on the trip. However, you are more than welcome you come along thought!

We offer evening and weekend experiences for all age groups. We design and adapt each individual trip to the participant's ability or group's requirements meaning we can cater for all ages, fitness levels and disabilities. We have an experienced instructor team who can provide trips on weekday evenings or weekends. All safety equipment is provided including an over suit, helmet, light and climbing harness.

Each caving/mine trip can be an evening or weekend experience for all ages groups:

• We design and adapt each individual trip to the participant's ability or group's requirements meaning we can cater for all ages, fitness levels and disabilities.
• We have an experienced instructor team who can provide trips on weekday evenings or weekends.
• All safety equipment is provided including an over suit, helmet, light and climbing harness.

Cub trips in Mouldridge, Wood or West Mine

You should wear/bring:

Warm trousers
Thick socks
Wellies, walking boots if you don't have wellies
T shirt
Fleece/jumper
Thin coat
Gloves
Personal medication such as inhalers or epi pens

We will provide:

Helmet
LED headlight
Safety belt

Scout, Explorer or adult trips

You should wear/bring:

Warm trousers
Thick socks
Wellies, walking boots if you don't have wellies
T shirt
Fleece/jumper
Thin coat
Gloves (preferably workman/gardeners grippy gloves)
A snack and drink (*)
A towel and change of clothes (*)
Personal medication such as inhalers or epi pens

(*) Can be left in the car for after the activity

We will provide:

Helmet
LED headlight
Caving over suit
Safety belt
Harnesses (if required for your trip)
Any other safety equipment we may need during your trip

Leader Information

	Scout HQ has provided this information relating to #ACTIVTIY#. It also lists some badges that Caving can count towards. Click here to view all information. Click here for images and reviews from recent caving sessions.
	Get a good night's sleep the night before to make sure you are full of energy for your trip. Have a good hearty meal before coming on your caving/mine exploration trip. All caving/mine exploration trips do get wet, muddy and sweaty. Wear old clothes you don't mind getting filthy. Strictly no denim, no shorts and no trainers/crocs/sandals. Footwear must be Walking Boots or Wellies.
	Click here to contact the Caving team.
	Contact Caving team to confirm size of group that can be accommodate.
	Contact Caving team to confirm duration of their activities.
	Contact Caving team to discuss options for them to visit your group or to meet at a central location.
	Costs vary depending on what location is used and if we have to pay other costs, e.g. trespass and/or parking fees. Camp blanket badges available to buy at £1 each. Note: unfortunately, we are unable to refunds for anyone who does not attend on the day of the activity. Contact Caving team to discuss costing for this activity.

Additional Information

	Click Caving Team to request any technical support or advice.
	Click here to view POR relating to this activity
	Click here to view Caving Factsheet. Click here to view Mine Exploration Factsheet. Alternatively click here for the full list of Activities and select the one you would like.
	British Caving Association. Click here to visit their web site.

Events Caving Team supports

Activation
Peak Camp

Ashley Lawrence, Claire Teahan, Nick CowardCaving Team

Sections supported

Section	Eligible	Notes






Adults / Leaders