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
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5 August 2026
JH Over-Engine Mine - The Big Suffer
Abbie Heathcote wrote...
With 2 cavers, 4 tackle sacks and a dream we embarked upon a JH bounce, with a plan to investigate the Peak/Speedwell connection. Lugging the bags through the Cartgate Level and back up Bitch Pitch was a painful affair, with a fair amount of self-inflicted suffering. Alas, it was necessary for the task at hand. We reached the bottom of Leviathan in just under two hours and it is worthwhile to note that at the time of writing this report there were no Assault Course Ropes in-situ in JH, though this may only be temporary. At the bottom of Leviathan... read more
4 August 2026
Swildon's Hole - Pre Sunday Roast Sump Dip by Flynn Robertson
+13 More photos & videos...For more info on caving for the first time, check out the New to Caving website...
