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; 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 Training Courses > Training and Assessment (use top menu buttons) 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

Dates of our BCA Training and Assessment courses are posted under 'Technical Skills Courses > 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.

2008 Summer Caving Courses

INTRODUCTORY CAVING - 3 DAY

24-26 May 2008

21-23 July 2008

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.

Three action packed days, with two mid-course nights fully residential at Ingleborough Hall for £210 per person (minimum age 16). Non-resident £170 (note that there will be some evening sessions).

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

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SRT TRAINING / INTERMEDIATE CAVING SKILLS - 3 DAY

24-26 May 2008

21-23 July 2008

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.

Three active days, with two mid-course nights fully residential at Ingleborough Hall for £235 per person (minimum age 16). Non-resident £195.

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

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INTRODUCTORY CAVING - 2 DAY (WEEKEND)

6-7 September 2008

Details as above (see 3 day course) but shortened to run over the weekend, with one mid-course night. Intro price residential £155; non-resident £130.

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

6-7 September 2008

Details as above (see 3 day course) but shortened to run over the weekend, with one mid-course night. SRT price residential £185; non-resident £160