Caving

Caving is an activity which many of you say "no way". Just ask those who have been & they will tell you what a fantastic sport, adventure & pastime it actually is. It's one of those activities you have to try. Haven Banks offers caving adventures in both Devon & the Mendip Hills

Caving is the exploration of caves. Caving with Haven Banks involves being part of a small group who often get as much fun out of being together as a group as being in the cave itself! It might mean helping each other through obstacles, sharing the wonder of a passage's beauty with others or just having a good sporting trip.

Caving can mean different things to different people. For some it can be escapism from the daily grind, to others a fun way of getting some exercise and for most a totally new environment in which to explore.

There are also many aspects & disciplines that attract people. These include the exploration of new caves, SRT, climbing, diving, photography, even sketching and painting! It comes down to the individual, but caving is certainly regarded as a very worthwhile pastime to all those who participate in the sport.

Caving is an activity suited to all ages & most ability levels. Insructors choose & adapt the route to the group or individual depending on their ability, levels of confidence, physical ability and/or sense of adventure!

A trip could be as simple as an upright walk into the system, through to a more adventurous route which includes flat-out squeezes, sumps and climbing ascents & descents

A typical session will include kitting up & a safety brief. You will then enter the system to experience a totally new world of limestone passages, some starting life over a million years ago. Chambers decorated with speleothems & formations, created over thousands of years. Instructors can tailor your sessions to your or the groups needs,Sessions have the aim of being fun, educational & above all safe. Whether you chose this activity for the adventure, the sport, the geography or geology, it really is a facinating adventure. Within some caves you will find

bats others active streamways which contiue to form the passage system..

This is a great individual or team-building activity, one which gives a real sense of achievement & satisfaction. Suited to all ages & most levels of ability. All trips are led by qualified & experienced Instructors at a ratio of 1:6 minimum, this way enabling groups to see much more of the cave system, without following a long chain of people. As the caves hold a constant temperature, this great activity all year round & at Pridhamsleigh and many other caves you are not affected by the weather conditions.

The Centre uses several caves, both within Devon & the Mendip Hills. Sessions can be booked privately or on one of our Adult Courses or Easter, October, February & May Half-Terms or Summer Holiday Activity weeks.

This is one of our "Highly Recommended" activities