On Land

Caving

Explore caves and tunnels with a helmet, torch and guide. Caving takes you underground, wearing a helmet with a light, overalls and boots. A guide leads you through passages, over rocks and sometimes through water.

Trips range from walk-in show caves to crawling routes that need some fitness. Tell the provider about any worries before you go, so they can pick the right cave.

Hikers exploring inside a cave

The quick facts

Who it suits

Adults and older children who are happy in tight, dark and damp places.

Best time of year

All year, as caves stay about the same temperature. Rain can affect some caves.

Typical price

£40 to £80 per person

A guide only. Prices change, so check with the provider.

A person explores a rocky cave using a headlamp.
Woman exploring inside a rocky cave.
Silhouette of a person exploring a vast cave with striking sunbeams filtering through the opening.
Explore the large underground world with a team on an exciting cave expedition.
Hikers exploring inside a cave

Providers

Caving providers

Midlands

Acclimbatize

Climbing, caving and outdoor adventure days in the Derbyshire Peak District, running since 1999.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Adventure Parc Snowdonia

An indoor and outdoor adventure venue with climbing, an indoor cave and high ropes on the edge of Snowdonia.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Alternative Adventure

Outdoor activities and qualification courses, mainly in North West England, since 1993.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Black Mountain Activities

A family run adventure centre in the Brecon Beacons with land and water activities, equipment hire and group days.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • White water rafting
  • Outdoor team days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Wales

Go Below Underground Adventures

Guided underground adventures in a former slate mine in Snowdonia, with zip lines, abseiling and climbing.

  • Zip lines
  • Climbing
  • Caving
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Northern England

Lost Earth Adventures

Climbing, caving, canyoning and guided outdoor days for individuals, schools, charities and corporate teams.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Outdoor team days
  • Charity and CSR days
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Vertical Skills

Caving, climbing, canyoning and rafting days in the Lake District and North Yorkshire.

  • Climbing
  • Caving
  • White water rafting
Price
Check with the provider
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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