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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

December 8th - 10th

YUCPC Christmas Meal

January 19th - 21st 2024

NPC Weekend

March 22nd - 31st 2024

Wales Week 2024

More events in the diary...
 
Trip Reports

4 December 2023

Hillocks Mine - Knotlow Cavern Hillocks - Knotlow exchange

Ethan Griffiths wrote...

Dylan's lounge started getting light a bit before 4am. I woke up about the same time. The sofa was comfortable and the weighted blanket was a nice touch. I did some crunches and waited for the hangover to catch up with me. It did. A number of hours later a sleepy-looking but predictably bubbly Sarah emerged and watched the snowy view with me. Dylan was ready to go as soon as he walked in so we collected our shit and picked up Alfie. The plans had changed a lot during the previous night, but I had too much wine to notice. It... read more

 
Photos & Videos

4 December 2023

Hillocks Mine - Knotlow Cavern Whalf Engine Shaft - Knotlow Climbing Shaft exchange (YUCPC and Peak Caving Club) by Sarah Moody

More photos & videos...

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

New to Caving