CNCC - Council for the Northern Caving Community

Working Together for Northern Caving

The CNCC is the regional council of the British Caving Association for northern England and Scotland, and the representative body for cavers and caving clubs in these regions. We work with landowners to achieve greater access for cavers, as well as providing resin anchor placement, conservation coordination and training workshops. Read more...

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News

Feb
23
Spring-summer 2026 training

We're pleased to launch our training workshop catalogue for spring/summer 2026. Our mailing list subscribers have already had first pick of places, but still plenty of availability on workshops covering...
Feb
18
CNCC Trainers moderation day

Every year, our team of CNCC trainers give up a day of their time to get together. This important event allows us to ensure consistent delivery of all our training...
Feb
08
CaveMaps coming to CNCC soon

For many years CaveMaps.org has been the go-to place for online cave surveys in our region. We are pleased to announce that this site will transition to CNCC hosting where...
Feb
01
CNCC AGM 2026

We've published the agenda for our 2026 AGM, which will be held on 21st March, 10am at Clapham Village Hall. All northern cavers are welcome to attend. This is a...
Jan
14
New year... New topos

We're pleased to kick off 2026 by publishing new topos for Wizard's Chasm, Dale Head Pot and North End Pot, and an updated topo for Marble Steps to add the...
Dec
10
Devis Hole description

We're pleased to add a route description for Devis Hole to our website. This fascinating mine-cave system between Leyburn and Reeth offers cavers an excellent day out, open access, a...
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Upcoming Training & Meetings

Mar
28
SRT rigging: Underground refresher workshop (2:1)
A one day underground workshop aimed at cavers who have some rigging experience and wish to refresh these skills whilst adding some more to the “Toolbox” This low ratio...
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Mar
28
New to SRT (1 day indoor, 1 day underground)
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is for people who are new to SRTMost caves in Yorkshire have a vertical element, the most common way to access these spectacular parts is...
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Apr
3
SRT underground refresher
This one day workshop is aimed at cavers who have some SRT experience and want a trip underground to refresh their skills with a patient friendly trainer on hand to...
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Apr
4
Pull through techniques using Swinsto Hole
Caving through one of our classic “Pull through” caves we will be looking at all aspects of what is involved in these kind of rewarding trips.We will look at...
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Apr
18
SRT Refresher / Improver Workshop (1 day indoor, 1 day underground)
An opportunity to refresh and improve your SRT skills on this 2 day workshop.This workshop is for those cavers who are reasonable proficient in SRT and already have experience...
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Apr
18
An underground geology tour with The Rock Doctor
A great opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of the amazing geology of the Yorkshire Dales.A full day with Dr John Helm "The Rock Doctor". The morning will be...
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Conservation Projects

Some recent projects undertaken by CNCC volunteers. More on conservation...

3 Mar 2026
Ireby Fell footpath repair

Great work by our volunteers to reinstate and improve the various flagstones and bridges from Masongill Lane towards Ireby Fell Caverns and Marble Steps, which was becoming a bit of...
1 Jan 2026
Sweetwater Hole fencing

The latest of our conservation projects taking advantage of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust funding and CNCC's conservation volunteers. The old broken-down fencing was replaced with a new fence sturdy enough...
10 Oct 2025
Scoska Cave flora

We have just re-taped the entrance to Scoska Cave, which has been rated as one of the richest in Europe for mosses and liverworts, not to mention ferns and also...
10 Oct 2025
Long Churn stile repair

Some great work from our volunteers, taking full advantage of our Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust funding, to repair the stile at Lower Long Churn Cave and replace the fencing.
10 Oct 2025
Pasture Gill Pot re-fenced

Excellent work by Craven Pothole Club and UWFRA members with help from our new Projects Officer, Andrew Hinde, to replace the dilapidated fencing around Pasture Gill Pot. Materials and volunteer...
8 Aug 2025
Yordas graffiti cleanup

We have been working to mitigate the visual impact of scratched graffiti in Yordas Cave, discovered back in April. With help from a professional conservator, and our own conservation volunteers,...
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