York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club York University Cave   Pothole Club

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

March 27th - April 5th

Wales Week 2026

April 17th - 19th

TSG Weekend in Castleton

May 1st - 3rd

Bullpot Farm Joint Weekend with SUSS

May 29th - 31st

NPC Weekend

More events in the diary...
 
Trip Reports

14 March 2026

Brewery Shaft

Tyler Hudson wrote...

Catchy opening line here. The weekend began the way all the best weekends do - up at 7:30 for a 9am materials/mechanics lab - truly the best way to build anticipation. Once I had fled the excitement of the innovation centre I was free to prepare for the Shaft. I walked home with a brief cameo from that funny Alfred guy and packed in time for Sqwill's scheduled 12:53 arrival. I thought all about how I had probably locked my door while we drove to the store, picking up Ben on the way over. All we still needed to pack was... read more

 
Photos & Videos

13 March 2026

Sell Gill Holes New Wet Route Just Dropped: Limited Edition!! by Elly Masteller

More photos & videos...

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

New to Caving