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Replacement gate at Compton Martin Ochre Mine
The gate at Compton martin Ochre Mine has needed replacement for some time, after the old gate rusted away.
This has now been completed, so please remember to bring a CSCC key if you are visiting.
1st June 2022
Rockfall In Rhino Rift - Update
Following the email yesterday regarding reports of loose rock in Rhino Rift, Andrew Atkinson, CSCC’s Equipment & Techniques Officer, supported by Sioned Haughton, visited the cave at the request of CCC Ltd on the evening of Monday 17th January.
Following the remedial work undertaken, the cave is open for trips.
18th January 2022
Singing River Mine Access
Following a change in ownership and landscaping work, the entrance to Singing River Mine is now located in a private garden.
Arrangements for future access are under discussion and will be available as soon as possible.
In the meantime all visits should be avoided.
8th July 2021
Thrupe Lane Swallet to receive CSCC Padlock
Following requests from concerned locals, a CSCC padlock will be fitted to the entrance gate of Thrupe Lane Swallet.
9th June 2021
MCR: Invitation to Join Mendip Cave Rescue
From Mendip Cave Rescue
MCR has had to restructure itself and has reconstituted itself as a registered charity. With the new structure cavers who wish to continue supporting the MCR by being on the cavers call out list are invited to apply for associate membership …
26th May 2021
Access to caves in Cheddar Gorge
Further to the decision by Longleat to close the show caves and suspend their operations in Cheddar, they have notified CSCC that with immediate effect caver access to all caves on Longleat property which includes the whole south side of the Gorge, is no longer available. This includes all caves and digs, and affects sites such as Reservoir Hole, Spider Hole, Goughs Cave, Long Hole, Great Oones etc …
11th Oct 2020
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