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
10 June 2026
Bagshawe Caverns Sorting Filthy Fundamentals 06/06/26
Dylan Kocher wrote...
Sarah Moody, Ethan Griffins, Alexandra Kozel, Dylan Kocher With the weather raining on our usual climbing plans, Lexie had suggested going beyond one of the gated sections in Bagshaw. I had only been on digging trips bouncing to the far reaches of Beyond Redoubt. Therefore, severely lacking in a greater picture of Baggers as a whole, and keen for an adventure. Just having had listened to an amazing interview with the almighty Pug that is Jim Thompson. The conversation particularly captivated when turned to Namread Sump. Talks of faces pressed against gates judging draft in hopes to find an unreliable... read more
10 June 2026
Bagshawe Caverns Sorting Filthy Fundamentals 06/06/26 by Dylan Kocher
More photos & videos...For more info on caving for the first time, check out the New to Caving website...
