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Welcome to York University Cave and Pothole club.

Exploring caves all over the world since 1981.

If you want to experience places few people get to see, wander in caverns six times the size of York Minster and abseil down to 300 metres underground, then come and see US! YUCPC is an ever-growing group of friendly cavers who meet every Tuesday & Thursday in the University Sports Hall at 8:00pm. We go caving every weekend, in the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and sometimes further a field such as Wales and the Mendips. You don’t need to worry about gear as we have all the equipment and clothing you need... read more

Events

October 24th - 26th

Freshers Bullpot Weekend

November 7th - 9th

NPC Weekend

December 5th - 7th

Christmas Meal

March 27th - April 5th 2026

Wales Week 2026

More events in the diary...
 
Trip Reports

15 September 2025

Valley Entrance High Traverse

Asher Goodwin wrote...

let me begin by saying that valley entrance is now my favourite cave, and the roof traverse is quite possibly my favourite thing ever. the day began (for me) at 8am, against my will, staring at the bunk above me and regretting the late night before - talks of cave began as soon as i got down the stairs and soon when everyone was eating breakfast we decided on doing what had been loosely planned the day before - valley entrance roof traverse (dun dun duuuun). completely out of the loop as always, i went after having one glance at the... read more

 
Photos & Videos

15 September 2025

Valley Entrance High Traverse by Erika Lang

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For more info on caving for the first time, check out the New to Caving website...

New to Caving