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General Site Information |
| Home Page |
The Winster Cavers home page. |
| News Archive |
An archive of selected items and announcements - generally material that has been on
the home page and have been replaced with newer content. |
| Contacting WinsterCavers.org.uk |
Details on how to get in touch. |
| Website privacy policy |
Our privacy policy - a brief statement to show how we respect the privacy of our site visitors. |
| Website Terms of Use |
Details of the copyright, terms of use, and limited liability relating to this website and the information contained on it. |
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Great Britain / UK - Caving and Mining Information & Guides |
| Why go caving? |
All the good reasons to take up caving as a hobby. |
| Caving trip reports |
Details of caving trips we have undertaken recently, with links to individual route guides. |
| Bagshawe Cavern, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Bagshawe Cavern,, Derbyshire, UK |
| Blackwell Dale Cave, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Blackwell Dale cave, Derbyshire, UK |
| Bonsall Leys Level, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Bonsal Leys Level, Derbyshire, UK |
| Gells Adit, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Gells Adit, Derbyshire, UK |
| Hagg Gill Pot, Yorkshire |
Trip report & route description of Hagg Gill Pot, Yorkshire, UK |
| Hanging Flat Mine, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Hanging Flat Mine, Derbyshire, UK |
| Ogof Daren Cilau, South Wales |
Trip report & route description of Ogof Daren Cilau, South Wales, UK |
| Ogof Nant Rhin, South Wales |
Trip report & route description of Ogof Nant Rhin, South Wales, UK |
| Ogof Pen Eryr, South Wales |
Trip report & route description of Ogof Pen Erye, South Wales, UK |
| Slaley Sough, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Slaley Sough, Derbyshire, UK |
| White Scar Cave, Yorkshire |
Trip report & route description of White Scar Cave, Yorkshire, UK |
| Lathkill Head Cave, Derbyshire |
Trip report & route description of Lathkill Head Cave Top Entrance, Derbyshire, UK |
| Alderley Edge Copper Mines, Cheshire |
Trip report for three of the Alderley Edge Copper Mines (Wood Mine, Engine Vein and the Hough Level) in Cheshire, UK |
| Gentlewomen's - Youd's Level Through Trip, Derbyshire |
Trip report for Gentlewomen's - Youd's Level Through Trip, Derbyshire, UK |
| Odin Mine Xmas Caving Trip, Derbyshire |
Trip report for Odin Mine, Derbyshire, UK |
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Great Britain / UK - Walking & Hiking |
| Walking in the UK |
Introduction page to a series of suggestions/reports and guides for walks within Great Britain. |
| North Wales walking |
| Winter walks in Snowdonia |
Report on a winter walking weekend in Snowdonia, - February/March 2009. |
| Walks in North Wales : Carnedd Llewelyn from Bethesda |
Route description / walking guide for North Wales - the ascent of Carnedd Llewelyn from Bethesda. |
| Walks in North Wales : Carnedd Moel Siabod from Capel Curig |
Route description / walking guide for North Wales - the ascent of Carnedd Moel Siabod from Capel Curig. |
| Walks in North Wales : Idwal to Capel Curig |
Route description / walking guide for North Wales - the ascent of Glyders Fach and Glyders Fawr - Idwal to Capel Curig. |
| Lake District walking |
| Walks in the Lake District : Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - the ascent of Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike . |
| Walks in the Lake District : Helvellyn via Striding Edge |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - the ascent of Helvellyn via Striding Edge. |
| Walks in the Lake District : Latterbarrow, Hawkshead |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - the ascent of Latterbarrow, near Hawkshead |
| Walks in the Lake District : Wansfell Pike, Ambleside |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - the ascent of Wansfell Pike, Ambleside |
| Walks in the Lake District : Castlerigg and Ashness Bridge, Borrowdale |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - Circular walk from Great Wood near Keswick to Castlerigg and Ashness Bridge, Borrowdale |
| Walks in the Lake District : Great Gable |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - the ascent of Great Gable from Seatoller |
| Walks in the Lake District : Watendlath from Rosthwaite, Borrowdale |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - Circular walk from Rosthwaite viw Watendlath and Dock Tarns, Borrowdale |
| Walks in the Lake District : Seatoller to Low Hows Wood, Borrowdale |
Route description / walking guide for the Lake District - Circular walk from Seatoller to Low Hows Wood, Borrowdale |
| Peak District walking |
| Walks in the Peak District : Brassington & Carsington Pasture |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - Brassington & Carsington Pasture |
| Walks in the Peak District : Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge & White Edge |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge & White Edge |
| Walks in the Peak District : Higger Tor & Padley Gorge |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - Lawrence Field, Carl Wark, Higger Tor, Burbage Rocks & Padley Gorge |
| Walks in the Peak District : Lathkill Dale / Bradford Dams |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - the full traverse of Lathkill Dale and the Bradford Dams. |
| Walks in the Peak District : Wincle and the Gritstone Trail |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - A circular walk from Wincle village along the Dane Valley Way and Gritstone trail. |
| Walks in the Peak District : Winster and the Bluebells in Clough Wood |
Route description / walking guide for the Peak District - Winster & the Bluebells in Clough Wood |
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Hawai'i Big Island - 2008 - Walking, Caving, Volcanoes |
| Introduction to exploring Hawai'i Big Island |
Introduction to exploring Hawai'i Big Island - (work in progress) |
| Hawai'i Big Island Blog, 2008 |
The blog of our recent exploits in Hawai'i |
| Hawai'i Big Island - General information for visitors |
General visitor and volcano information on the Big Island of Hawaii |
| Hawai'i Big Island - General hiking guide |
Overview of the hiking trails on the Big Island of Hawaii |
| Ascent of Mauna Loa |
A Hawaii walking guide detailing the ascent of Mauna Loa from the North (saddle road) |
| Kilauea Iki & the Byron Ledge |
A Hawaii walking guide detailing the Kilauea Iki trail and the Byron Ledge route |
| The Napau Crater Trail to Pu'u 'O'o |
A Hawaii walking guide detailing the Napau Crater Trail, one of the best ways to gain views of Pu'u 'O'o |
| Ascent of Mauna Kea |
A Hawaii visitor guide on the 4x4 safari / ascent of Mauna Kea |
| Caves of Fire - a film about the lava caves of Hawaii |
Details and purchase information on our latest film about the lava caves of Hawaii |
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Iceland - Caves, Walks & Volcanoes |
| Iceland Overview |
A brief overview of Iceland and our 2010 excursion. |
| Iceland Blog |
The blog of our 2010 excursion to Iceland. |
| Iceland Volcanic Ash |
High magnification photographs of volcanic ash particles from the 2010 Eyjafjöll eruption, taken through a microscope. |
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Indonesia - Volcanoes, Caves, Trekking & Culture |
| Indonesia Overview |
A brief overview of the Indonesian Islands of Java and Bali and our 2011 adventure. |
| Indonesian blog |
The travel blog of our 2011 adventure to Java and Bali - Indonesia. |
| Indonesian blog |
The travel blog of our 2013 adventure to Flores, Batu Tara and Paluweh - Indonesia. |
| Batu Tara volcano - 4th-5th June 2013 |
Expedition report - Batu Tara volcano, Flores, Indonesia, 4th-5th June 2013. |
| Paluweh (Rokatenda) volcano - 8th - 10th June 2013 |
Expedition report - Paluweh (Rokatenda) volcano, Flores, Indonesia - 8th - 10th June 2013 |
| Indonesian travel itinerary |
Outline details of our travel itinerary for our 2011 adventure in Java and Bali - Indonesia. |
Videos of Indonesian volcano trekking |
| Part 1 - Anak Krakatau |
The first of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Anak Krakatau. |
| Part 2 - Papandayan |
The second of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Papandayan volcano. |
| Part 3 - Dieng Plateau |
The third of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - The Dieng Plateau / volcano complex. |
| Part 4 - Mount Merapi |
The fourth of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Ascent of the active volcano, Gunung Merapi. |
| Part 5 - Gunung Kelud |
The fith of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Gunung Kelud Laval Dome. |
| Part 6 - Caving in South Malang |
The sixth of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Caving in South Malang. |
| Part 7 - Mount Semeru |
The seventh of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Ascent of the mighty Gunung Semeru. |
| Part 8 - Mount Bromo |
The eigth of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - The incredibly photogenic Gunung Bromo. |
| Part 9 - Kawah Ijen |
The final part of 9 short films of our travels through Indonesia - Sulphur mining at Kawah Ijen. |
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La Reunion - Walking, Canyoning, Volcanoes |
| La Reunion Blog |
The blog of our travels in La Reunion, and perhaps inspiration for an itinery of your own? |
| La Reunion overview - 2009 |
An overview of the magnificent volcanic island of La Reunion |
| Cirque Mafate - La Reunion - overview |
Details of a 4 day hike in the Cirque Mafate on the magnificent volcanic island of La Reunion |
| Cirque Mafate - La Reunion - day 1 |
Route details (day 1) of a 4 day hike in the Cirque Mafate, La Reunion |
| Cirque Mafate - La Reunion - day 2 |
Route details (day 2) of a 4 day hike in the Cirque Mafate, La Reunion |
| Cirque Mafate - La Reunion - day 3 |
Route details (day 3) of a 4 day hike in the Cirque Mafate, La Reunion |
| Cirque Mafate - La Reunion - day 4 |
Route details (day 4) of a 4 day hike in the Cirque Mafate, La Reunion |
| La Reunion - Canyoning |
An overview of canyoning on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion |
| La Reunion - Canyoning in the Fleurs Jaunes |
Video of a canyoning trip down the Fleurs Jaunes canyon near Cilaos on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion |
| La Reunion - Piton de la Fournaise |
An overview of La Reunion's active volcano Piton de la Fournaise with a link to a photo gallery |
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Sicily & Mount Etna - Walking & Trekking Guides - Volcano
information |
| Walking in Sicily 2009 - travel Blog |
Our Blog of our Sicilian Travels in 2009 to the Nebrodi and Mount Etna... |
| Walking on Mount Etna, Sicily |
Overview of trekking/hiking on Mount Etna. |
| Sicily - How to get there |
Some helpful hints on travelling to Sicily. |
| Walking on Etna 2008 |
Overview of our trip to Mount Etna, Sicily in 2008. |
| Sicily 2004 |
Overview of our trip to Sicily in 2004. |
| The Ascent of Monte Zoccolaro |
Route plan and description of a short walk on the South-Eastern side of Mount Etna. |
| The Ascent of the Schiena Dell Assino |
Route plan and description of a short, but easily extended walk on the South-Eastern side of Mount Etna. |
| Etna Nord (North) from Rifugio Citelli |
Route plan and description of a trek on the Northern side of Mount Etna. |
| Lower level walking on Etna - Rifugio della Galvarina |
Route plan and description of a lower level trek on the South Western side of Mount Etna. |
| A private guided ascent on Etna |
A photographic trek on the flanks of Mount Etna with a private guide |
| Etna summit trekking routes |
Overview of the hiking routes on the South side of Mount Etna |
| Ascent routes on Etna |
Hiking ascents on the South side of Mount Etna |
| Walking routes at Etna’s summit |
Walking trails around Mount Etna's summit |
| The Valle del Bove and Monte Fontana |
Low level walking in Etna's Valle del Bove - Zafferana to Monte Fontana |
| the Serra del Salifizio ridge |
Walking on Mount Etna - the Serra del Sallifizio ridge |
| Film: Chasing the Bottoniera |
A short video about our attempts to view the 2008 eruption on Mt. Etna |
| Sicily 2010 |
The travel blog of our 2010 visit to Mt. Etna, Trapani, and the South West of Sicily |
| Sicily 2012 |
The travel blog of our 2012 visit to Mt. Etna, The Madonie, and the North East of Sicily |
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Tenerife - Walking, Caving, Volcanoes |
| Overview of Tenerife |
A general overview of the Canarian Island of Tenerife, its walking, the volcano, Mount Teide, and more. |
| Walking in Tenerife - Climbing Mount Teide |
Description of the various routes and requirements for climbing Mount Teide, Tenerife. |
| Tenerife - Finca de Guergues |
Brief route description of the ridge walk to the Finca De Guergues, near Masca, Tenerife |
| Tenerife - Los Roques |
Brief route description of the short circular walk around Los Roques, Mount Teide, Tenerife |
| Tenerife - Montana Blanca |
Brief route description of the circular walk up Montan Blana, Mount Teide, Tenerife |
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Volcanoes - Information for explorers |
| Introduction to exploring volcanoes |
General guidance for new volcano explorers. |
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Photo Galleries & image archives |
| Lava caves in Hawaii |
A series of photographs taken in and around some of the lava tubes (lava caves) on Big Island, Hawaii. |
| Cave Pearls |
Arguably some of the most beautiful speleothems in existence - a series of photographs of Cave Pearls taken in
UK caves and mines. |
| The Orchids of Sicily |
The limestone mountains in Sicily's Nebrodi and Madonie regions are host to an amazing variety of Orchids.
This photo gallery shares with you just a few of the specimens we found. |
| Nenthead Mines, Cumbria |
Nenthead, Cumbria is well known amongst mine explorers for the extensive networks of abandoned lead mines.
Immensely photogenic, we share with you some of the photographs we have taken there in recent visits. |
| Lava caves / Lava tubes, Iceland |
On a recent visit to Iceland we were lucky enoughto be shown 'round a few of the lava tubes on the Reykjanes Peninsular.
Here, we share with you some of the photographs we took. |
| Lava caves / Lava tubes, Sicily |
Mount Etna has more to her than meets the eye. We paid a visit to a few of the more easily accessible lava caves.
Here are some of the photos we took. |
| Maury Sough - a Derbyshire lead mine. |
A series of photographs taken during an archeological visit to an ancient Derbyshire lead mine - or to be more precise, the
drainage level (sough) of Maury Mine. |
| Canyoning in La Reunion - the Fleurs Jaunes. |
The Fleurs Jaunes is a spectacular active canyoning trip, culminating in two wet pitches of 55m and 36m. These are some of the
photos from our visit. |
| Canyoning in La Reunion - Grande Ravine. |
The Grande Ravine features an awesome ampitheatre-style pitch with a lava cave part way down. The photos say it all. |
| Piton de la Fournaise - La Reunion. |
Piton de la Fournaise is La Reunion's magnificent active volcano, with a classic cone standing centrally in the huge "enclos" caldera. |
| Volcanic eruptions on Mount Etna, Sicily. |
Mount Etna, Sicily is one of Europe'smost active volcanoes. Here is a series of photos of some of the eruptions that have taken place from 2004 - 2008 |
| Water Icicle Close Cavern, Derbyshire, UK. |
Photos from a visit to the new extensions in Water Icicle Close Cavern, Derbyshire, UK. |
| Spar Gells Mine - Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK. |
Photos from a visit to Spar Gells Mine - Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK |
| Volcano trekking and caving - Java, Indonesia. |
Photos from a two-week overland trip through Java, visiting the active volcanoes of Anak Krakatau, Merapi, Kelud, Dieng, Papandayan, Bromo, Semeru and Kawah Ijen |
| Upper Flood Swallet photo gallery - Mendips, UK. |
Photos from a trip into the new extensions of the beautifully decorated Upper Flood Swalett, Mendips, UK. |
| Hut-to-hut trekking in La Reunion. |
Photos from two weeks of excellent hut-to-hut trekking on the tiny, remote island of La Reunion. |
| Deep Ecton Copper Mines. |
Photos from a couple of trips into Deep Ecton Copper Mines, Staffordshire, UK. |
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Video Production & Films / talks / etc. |
| From Ore to Orchids |
Our latest film, From Ore to Orchids looks at how Britains beautiful Peak District has been shaped by man,
and how nature copes with man's industrial influence. |
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