Specialises in providing quality outdoor experiences.
Situated within the village of Clapham we are ideally placed to take full advantage of the unique underground opportunities that the Yorkshire Dales National Park has to offer.
Caver training at any level is available, whether an introductory taster trip for the family, a guided exploration of a classic system, or individual training in advanced SRT skills.
Training and assessment for Local Cave Leader and other National Governing Body Awards is also available.
About Ingleborough Hall Ingleborough Hall has been run as a residential Outdoor Education Centre since the early seventies, and is a part of the City of Bradford's educational services. In addition to offering dedicated caving courses we can provide full board and accommodation for groups of up to 100 young people, and are accredited by the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA) to provide a full range of caving, rock climbing and mountaineering activities.
How to get there
Clapham is served by the Leeds - Lancaster rail link, and the A65 between Kendal and Skipton passes within half a mile of the village centre. The M6 is 25 minutes away.
Staffing
Courses are Directed by Tom Redfern, a holder of both the Cave Instructor Certificate CIC and the Mountain Instructor Certificate MIC, the highest UK awards in their respective fields.
All staff working with you will be highly skilled professionals, appropriately qualified by the relevant National Governing Body, and all will be active cavers / climbers with substantial personal experience. This is your quality assurance.
Caving
Instruction at any level and for any age, guided trips, family outings, educational groups, club training, 1:1 tuition, technical skills training in SRT including progression, rigging, and rescue, Local Cave Leader courses. Whatever it is, if it's underground and doesn't involve diving we can do it! Day, half day, or longer. Midweek or weekend. We also have an on site SRT training facility and an extensive range of lecture and meeting rooms. Residential accommodation can sometimes be provided too, giving either B & B, or full catering.
What you get
We can provide wellies, furry undersuits, protective oversuits, UIAA approved helmets, FX2 and FX3 lamps, harness and cow's tails, SRT rigs. In other words you need only turn up in a pair of socks, although a change of clothing and a towel might come in handy! However, you are encouraged to bring and use your own personal kit if you have it.
All ropes, karabiners, maillons, hangers etc. etc. will be provided as necessary.
Toilets and changing rooms are available, plus a sluice room and drying room. Unfortunately our shower facilities are restricted to residential groups.
In-course transport is provided.
Rock Climbing
We also climb and can offer you a range of opportunities for all age groups on nearby limestone crags, or on the Ingleton Indoor Wall. Whether you are taking your first steps upwards, or need to brush up your improvised rescue skills we can help.
NGB Awards
CAVING Local Cave Leader Level 1 Training: 5-6 September 2006 £70
2-3 December 2006 £70
17-18 March 2007 £70
4-5 September 2007 £70 Local Cave Leader Level 2 Training: 7-8 September 2006 £80
9-10 December 2006 £80
24-25 March 2007 £80
6-7 September 2007 £80 Local Cave Leader combined Level 1 & Level 2 Training: 5-8 September 2006 £150
4-7 September 2006 £150 Cave Instructor Certificate Training: (in conjunction with Dales Ventures) 10-13 October 2006 - Price on application
5-8 December 2006 - Price on application Self-catering and residential accommodation is normally available for all courses.
Other training dates by arrangement. Local Cave Leader Assessments at both levels can be arranged on an individual basis.
HOW TO APPLY:
INGLEBOROUGH HALL,Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8EF
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Staffing
Instruction at any level and for any age, guided trips, family outings, educational groups, club training, 1:1 tuition, technical skills training in SRT including progression, rigging, and rescue, Local Cave Leader courses. Whatever it is, if it's underground and doesn't involve diving we can do it! Day, half day, or longer. Midweek or weekend. We also have an on site SRT training facility and an extensive range of lecture and meeting rooms. Residential accommodation can sometimes be provided too, giving either B & B, or full catering.
