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 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

News

Recent Member Photos

Croesor - Rhosydd by Mike Rippon - January 2012

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County Pot by Mark Sims - January 2012

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OFD 3 (Photos by Martin Hoff, SWCC) by Jennie Hill - December 2011

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Upcoming Trips & Events

Term time weeks are full of social and caving events. We also regularly apply for cave permits throughout the year. More info on upcoming events can be found in the diary.

28 Jan Permit for Gavel Pot
29 Jan Permit for Notts 2
4 Feb Permit for Pool Sink
4 Feb Permit for Lancaster Hole
10-12 Feb YSS weekend away

Recent Trips

YUCPC run single day caving trips almost every weekend with regular weekends away to Yorkshire, Wales and the Mendips.

21 Jan Croesor - Rhosydd
19 Jan Sell Gill Holes Dry Route
11 Jan County Pot
5 Jan Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 2 (top)
4 Jan Croesor - Rhosydd
31 Dec Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 2 (top) to OFD 3
30 Dec Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 2 (top)
29 Dec Llygad Llwchwr 1
29 Dec Llygad Llwchwr 2
28 Dec Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 2 (Cwm Dwr)