Caving
Delve into the deepest darkest recesses at The Summit Centree
Wikipedia says, "Caving is the recreational sport of exploring caves. The challenges of the sport depend on the cave being visited, but often includes the negotiation of pitches, squeezes, and water. Caving is often undertaken for the enjoyment of the activity or for physical exercise…"One of the most unique features of The Summit indoor climbing and activity Centre is a fully functional man-made caving system, one of the largest in the UK, conveniently located onsite at the centre. This artificial environment is perfect for learning all essential skills for caving, while providing a fun and exciting experience at the same time. The system is constructed entirely from concrete and has been designed to resemble a real cave system with superb effect. Our cave has a number of unique features, including;
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The world’s first simulated pothole 150 metres of tunnel Vertical Pitch 4.5 metre waterfall Various squeezes Simulated Sump Stalactites |
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Recently, our caving system has seemed to really get into character! Many natural cave features have appeared in our system, including fingers, straws and helectites.
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Our expert instructors will guide you through the maze of passages and tight squeezes! Come and experience the exhilarating thrill of conquering this challenging course. We provide you with all the instruction and equipment you’ll need to make this a memorable introduction to the thrills of caving and potholing! |
Starting Out- What’s In It For Me?
Caves have been explored out of necessity for thousands of years. Equipment and access has improved greatly over the last few decades, and due to this, the sport has exploded in popularity.
Caving improves coordination, confidence and motivation. As a group activity, participants often have no choice but to rely on each other to succeed both physically and mentally, and in this sense caving is an excellent exercise in team-building.
