Experience Gaping Gill for yourself!

The beauty of Gaping Gill can be enjoyed by cavers and non-cavers alike, thanks to two local caving clubs. For one week in May and August, the Bradford Pothole Club and Craven Pothole Club run a ‘winch meet’ event, at which they set up a winch to allow members of the public to descend into the chamber. The descent takes a matter of minutes, and the explorer is then able to wander around Gaping Gill chamber, under the beauty of floodlights, to see the magnificent sights.

Date: 18th May

Meeting and set off time: The New Inn Hotel Clapham Pub @ 8 am

(If you miss the start time, please feel free to follow the route below)

Difficulty level: Easy - Moderate - Hard - Very Hard - Severe

Parking: The best starting point is the village of Clapham. By car, Clapham is within easy reach of many popular Yorkshire Dales and Lake District holiday locations. The village is just off the A65, between Settle and Ingleton.

Cost: to go down is free BUT £20 to get out

Location & Address: Postcode for Sat Nav: LA2 8EA (this will take you to Clapham Car Park)

Map: See below

Toilets: Yes at Clapham & Gaping Gill

Buggy friendly: No

Weather: if the weather turns against us, we will all go to the Pub or cafe

Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather, it is just bad clothing.

Summary:

About Gaping Gill

The Gaping Gill system on the southern slopes of Ingleborough is one of the largest cave networks in the UK, comprising over 15km of passage and totaling 190m deep. The system is named after the famous main chamber, Gaping Gill, large enough by volume to accommodate York Minster!

Above ground, Fell Beck, which flows down from Ingleborough, terminates at a huge hole, where it plunges into the darkness, falling 100m directly into Gaping Gill chamber itself. This creates the longest unbroken waterfall in the UK and is a truly spectacular sight.

Cavers have been exploring the Gaping Gill system since the first attempted descent in 1842, and have now identified at least 21 entrances, including of course the most famous, the main shaft, following alongside the falling water of Fell Beck.

Clothing & Equipment: Waterproof Coat. Stout Walking Shoes. Warm Clothing. Small Rucksak. Small Water Bottle. Energy Snacks

Food & Refreshments: Bring your own food

Health & Safety: Child Friendly: Yes Basic Medical kit: Yes please ask the walk leader Dog Friendly: yes

Please pass it on: If you know of any brothers or sisters who would like to join us, please pass the details on to them thank you.

Association: And if you are not able or up for the walk, please come and join us for a drink and association @

The New Inn Hotel

Please come and join us

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