Publications

Exploring the Limestone Landscapes of Upper Wharfedale. BCRA Cave Studies Series Number 13. By Phillip J. Murphy A walking and cycling guide to this fascinating glaciokarst area. Containing classic trips such as Prov - Dow, as well as one of the potentially most significant systems in the North of England, this is an area well worth getting to know better... Useful and inspiring descriptions of outings to visit important features, as well as an overview of the relevant geology, geomorphology, archaeology, cave development and mineral extraction. Those embarking upon the Local Cave Leader Award for this area could do much worse than studying this booklet in some detail! 48 A5 pages, well illustrated

Cave Rescuer's Manual SSF. Author B Tourte. The cumulative wisdom and experience of Speleo Secours Francais. Wide ranging in its scope, from organisation to equipment to specific techniques, it presents a lot of food for thought. As those who have dealt with them know, the French cave rescue is a very professional outfit! Not all British teams use these techniques - different caves, different methods - but they have been proven to work in the bigger systems of the continent. Very worthwhile reading for those going 'further afield', and of interest to all those associated with cave rescue in the UK, too. This edition published 2006, 98 pages. High quality colour illustrations.

Descent magazine. Issue 224 ***Lots on the Three Counties***. Pick up the British caving magazine with your order, free postage. Pretty much all of the basic information you need, without having to surf the net!

Ireby Fell Cavern, survey. A smaller survey, but with plenty of detail to make route finding into the recently explored reaches fairly simple. Also really good for clubs who take many novices caving, as they can see a map of one of the earlier caves that many dales based cavers visit.

Tatham Wife Hole survey A medium sized survey, not really suitable for taking underground, but with plenty of detail to make an excellent wall mounted display. Also really good for clubs who take many novices caving, as they can see a map of one of the earlier caves that many dales based cavers visit...understanding of surveys being a key caving skill.