Credit Card Payments

We are able to accept payment of course fees (including deposits) by credit / debit card from individuals attending any of our technical skills courses, NGB training and assessments, and guided caving trips. Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Solo, JCB, and Visa Electron are accepted. Payments can be made by phone or in person between 0930 and 1600 Mon to Thu; 0930 to 1300 on Fri; or on the first day of the course if appropriate.

We are unable to accept payment by card from schools and other organisations.

Caving Courses - general information

We run technical training courses throughout the year in addition to introductory trips for individuals and families. If you don't find what you are looking for under Technical Skills Courses** > Training and Assessment (**use the menu buttons at top of this page) please get in touch and we will see what we can arrange for you.

'Bespoke' training and guided trips can be arranged mid-week or weekend, and are specifically geared to your needs. They can be single or multiple days, run as a block or spread over a number of weeks. Experienced, active and nationally qualified instructors ensure that you receive value for money and learn the very latest 'best practice'. Whether it's a first trip underground or rescue training for an alpine expedition we are happy to work with you.

We have a range on on-site training resources available as well as access to a vast number of caves in the Yorkshire Dales. And as the majority of our staff are also active European cavers (with a particularly good knowledge of the Vercors and Dent de Crolles areas in France) we would be more than happy to provide guiding services abroad, or assist with your planning.

All necessary protective clothing and personal equipment, including SRT rigs, can be provided, and you'll have access to changing facilities, showers and secure lockers.

We can also provide schools and organisations with advice on techniques, standards and operating guidelines.

NGB Course dates throughout the year

To view the dates of our BCA TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSES go to the menu bar at the top of this page and click 'Technical Skills Courses' then click 'Training and Assessment'. A range of Local Cave Leader and Cave Instructor Certificate training courses are scheduled throughout the year. Other training course dates can be arranged on demand although we do need a minimum of four (L1) or two (L2) to make them viable. Assessments are arranged 'as and when'; please contact the Centre to discuss your requiremnets.

2010 Summer Caving Courses

INTRODUCTORY CAVING - 2 DAY (WEEKEND)

31 August-1 September 2010

A complete introduction to adventure caving, with instruction from one of our very experienced and nationally qualified staff. Designed for complete beginners or those with minimal experience the overall aim is to become proficient as an independent caver through a series of adventurous and fun trips underground. Topics covered will include access, basic geology and cave development, cave formations and conservation, personal clothing, hazard awareness and safety, techniques for moving through a variety of cave passages including traverses, crawls, streamways, etc. plus an introduction to abseiling and ladder and line to negotiate short vertical pitches. Based in the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales, Britain's premier caving country. All in-course transport and necessary personal clothing and equipment is provided, including wellies, wetsuit socks, fleece / fibre pile undersuit, protective oversuit, knee pads, helmet and lamp. Two action packed days, with one mid-course night fully residential at Ingleborough Hall (minimum age 16 years). For dates and prices refer to Technical Skills Courses, Training and Assessment. Resident and non-resident options.

Prices - click on Technical Skills Courses on the top menu bar, then navigate to Training and Assessment, and scroll down the table.

Contact the Centre to book (£50 deposit will be required) or seek further information.

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SRT TRAINING / INTERMEDIATE CAVING SKILLS - 2 DAY (WEEKEND)

2-3 September 2010

A course based in the Yorkshire Dales for cavers with some previous experience and who want to progress. A thorough introduction to ropework and SRT skills will lead to greater independence in vertical systems. General caving techniques will also be taught, together with input on cave development, hazard awareness, safety and survival. Initial surface practice using our dedicated training facilities will lead on to a variety of underground trips into nearby caves and potholes. All necessary technical equipment, including SRT kit, ropes etc, will be provided, together with in-course transport. Helmet, lamp and protective clothing also available. Instruction (1:4 ratio) will be by CIC qualified staff. Two active days, with one mid-course night fully residential at Ingleborough Hall (minimum age 16 years). For dates and prices refer to Technical Skills Courses, Training and Assessment. Resident and non-resident options.

Prices - click on Technical Skills Courses on the top menu bar, then navigate to Training and Assessment, and scroll down the table.

Contact the Centre to book (£50 deposit will be required) or seek further information.

AHOEC Gold Standard Accreditation

Ingleborough Hall is very proud to announce that the Centre has achieved the GOLD STANDARD Award from the Association of Heads of Outdoor Centres (AHOEC).

The AHOEC GOLD STANDARD is a quality assurance scheme that builds on both the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality (LOtC) Badge and the AHOEC Code of practice. The GOLD standard exceeds the benchmark set by the LOtC Badging scheme and provides clients and centres with a scheme that not only addresses the issue of safety but the delivery of a client focused quality experience.

The Centre also holds an AALA Licence (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority - HSE), a LOtC Quality Badge, and Adventuremark accreditation.