2020 News

Easing of Restrictions

June 2020

On the 20th June we held a socially distanced SRT training day to refresh skills for our newly planned caving trips.

Eldon Hole - 27th June

Lathkill Dale - 12th July

Goydon Pot - 9th August

Merry Tom Mine - 22nd August

It is likely that more caving opportunities will be announced on a regular basis.  Keep an eye on the homepage for updates. 

COVID-19 - Cancellations

June 2020 

Unfortunately due to the ongoing pandemic, the following trips and events have been cancelled;

NAMHO | Mendip | Beginner Trip (25th April) | SRT Training (2nd May) | Eldon Hole (3rd May) | Ingleborough Challenge (16th May) | LinCub (12-14th June) | Peak Cavern (21st June) | Selside (17-19th July)

Keep an eye on communications for any further changes.

30% off all Membership Options for 2020

May 2020

Annual membership fees are now due.  Due to the Corona Virus affecting caving this year, the committee have agreed to reduce this years fees by 30%.  Our usual membership fees are located on the Membership Page.  This years fees are detailed below;

Full Adult Membership - £28 

Adult involved with Scouting Activities - £12  (Regular leader or helper with Scout Caving during 2019)

Student Membership - £14

LinSECT Membership - £10

Sardinia Report Now Available

April 2020

Last October (2019) our annual foreign trip took place in Sardinia.  The full report on our week in Sardinia is available on our Trip Reports Page.  

In the report you'll find loads of good information on caving in Sardinia along with some wonderful photos and descriptions.

Selside Cancelled

April 2020

Due to COVID-19, the university which owns Selside Outdoors Centre has had to cancel our booking.

We hope to be able to rearrange once the lock down has been lifted. Keep your eyes peeled!

Lock-down Home Training

April 2020

We usually start our summer training sessions when the clocks change, but due to lock down we can't train as normal.

Ciaran has developed a home working training package for those wishing to work towards their permits, or those who wish to fill their heads with useful knowledge.

A new topic is released each Monday evening via email.

Buffs, T-Shirts and Hoodies have Arrived

March 2020

If you ordered a Buff, Polo or Hoodie we'll be handing them out when we next see you.

New Artificial Cave at Sudbrooke

February 2020

Lincoln District Scouts were lucky to be able to purchase part of an artificial cave system from Oman. The project, ran by Brian Sutton, has seen the cave sections safely delivered to Sudbrooke and assembled in Coulson's Cabin.

Successful trials have been run with all age groups and the artificial cave is now open for bookings. Please contact the Sudbrooke Park Warden.

Selside Weekend Open For Bookings

Our annual Explorers Selside weekend is back!

Book earlier to guarantee yourself a place!

University of Lincoln Mountaineering Society      Try Out Caving

January 2020

Ciaran and Megan took two members of the University of Lincoln Mountaineering Society caving, this time completing the Giants Round Trip.