DerbyshireCavingClub @derbyscc
We are an active caving and mine exploring club based in the North West of England. We also look after the Copper Mines at Alderley Edge in Cheshire. derbyscc.org.uk Nether Alderley, England Joined December 2015-
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Fantastic opportunity to learn more about the places that inspired Alan Garner in his Weirdstone Trilogy, including the mines at Alderely Edge!
Fantastic opportunity to learn more about the places that inspired Alan Garner in his Weirdstone Trilogy, including the mines at Alderely Edge!
In just over a week's time, we will once again open Engine Vein to the public. Chambers will be flood-lit, and guides will take you on a journey 4000 years into the past! We would love it if people could share this! Thank you :-) Book here: derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/open_…
Tonight on BBC2 at 8pm folks!
Tonight on BBC2 at 8pm folks!
For those who want to know what it will be like underground during our open weekend, we have provided a forecast for the conditions to be expected below. See you tomorrow! #derbyshirecavingclub #openweekend #thingstodoincheshire #dcc #caving #mining #alderleyedge
Next Saturday and Sunday will see our annual open weekend once again! So come along, bring family and friends (dogs welcome) and enjoy a trip down the Alderley Edge copper mines! #daysoutinchechsire #Derbyshirecavingclub #Alderleyedge #caving
We have had a fantastic weekend in Yorkshire. Saturday we ventured in to Lost John's, one of Yorkshire's classics, followed by a delicious Spanish themed meal @ClaphamBunk courtesy of Steve and Suzie for the Matienzo pre-meet up. #derbyshirecavingclub #caving #YorkshireDales
It's that time of year again folks! Come and join the Derbyshire Caving Club on our open weekend for tours in Engine Vein in April! derbyscc.org.uk/alderley/curre…
Join the @derbyscc as they go down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge on Tuesday 5th March! @CECRangers
Join the @derbyscc as they go down the old copper mines of Alderley Edge on Tuesday 5th March! @CECRangers
Here is a fantastic shot of West Mines main chamber by Andrew James Brooks photography, taken on a recent tour.
Here is a fantastic shot of West Mines main chamber by Andrew James Brooks photography, taken on a recent tour.
We had a fantastic weekend's caving in Alum Pot last weekend. On top of that, Rob Stevenson brought back some fantastic photos! @ Alum Pot instagram.com/p/BuMge8lgzWf/…
Entertainment while you dig! Our club member Steve has always entertained us with his great singing along with an ability to play all manner of musical instruments!
Entertainment while you dig! Our club member Steve has always entertained us with his great singing along with an ability to play all manner of musical instruments!
Here we have a rather nice photo of the Green Waterfall taken on a recent trip into Wood mine. We would love to see your photos too, just tag us with @derbyscc and we will share your photo! Photo courtesy of Robert Stevenson
Congratulations, very well deserved!
We had our first trip of 2019 last Sunday in a little-known cave in Derbyshire. Small and awkward to access, it didn't disappoint! Thanks to Robert Stevenson for the photos!
Why do we like caving? Why not try it for yourself and find out!
Why do we like caving? Why not try it for yourself and find out!
Llechwedd Caverns have had a visit from the laser surveyors! Check out the virtual tour here: my.matterport.com/show/?m=2ZHUBV…
Keith's Cavers in The Search for the Missing Potholer - Part One - blog.dudleycavingclub.org.uk/2018/09/keiths… In 2017 at Hidden Earth I won the video salo...
So sorry to hear of the loss of our club's digging mascot Taz. He was the keenest member of the team, as long as he had a ball to catch! R.I.P. fella

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