Discover A World Beneath Your Feet
Join the Mendip Caving Group and explore the spectacular underground wonders of the Mendip Hills, Somerset and beyond. Adventure awaits!
New to Caving?
Ever wondered what lies underground? We welcome complete beginners and provide a safe, friendly, and exciting introduction to the sport. We run regular taster sessions and have all the gear you need to get started.
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Already a Caver?
Join a friendly and active club with a rich history. As a member, you’ll get access to our cottage, regular trips across the UK and abroad, and a wealth of knowledge from our experienced members. Find new challenges and make new friends.
See Membership BenefitsOur Cottage: Nordrach
Located in the heart of the Mendip Hills, our cottage is the perfect base for your adventures. It offers comfortable bunkhouse accommodation, a fully equipped kitchen, drying room, and a lounge with a log burner. The cottage is also a great base for climbers, walking and cycling groups, as well as for scouting and guiding groups.
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Club Activity
A glimpse into the latest trips, events, and projects from the Mendip Caving Group logbook.
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Stainsby’s Shaft Breakthrough
After years of dedicated digging, the team has broken through to the legendary miner’s cavern.
Read the Story
Other Mendip Caves
Beyond the major systems, Mendip is dotted with countless other caves, digs, and sites of speleological interest.
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MCG Video Archive
Watch the latest exploration footage, historical films, and documentaries from the Mendip Caving Group.
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Cave Information
The Mendip Hills are home to some of the UK’s most extensive caving systems. Explore information on cave access, conservation policies, and caves where the MCG had a major role in exploration and extension.
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Our History
The Mendip Caving Group has a long and storied history of exploration, discovery, and conservation. Learn about the founding members, major discoveries, and the legacy of the club since its inception.
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Group Activities
Check out some of the MCG’s latest activities! We are an active group with regular trips, digs, and social events. To see some of what we have been up to recently, please follow the link!
Recent ActivitiesThe Top 10 Mendip Caves
Which caves on Mendip are the longest and the deepest? Swildon’s Hole tops the length table at over 9km, while Charterhouse Cave is the deepest at 228m. Upper Flood Swallet, explored and extended by the MCG, makes both lists.
Compare the ten longest and ten deepest cave systems on our interactive charts.
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Website Archives
Explore previous versions of the Mendip Caving Group website.
Emergency Contact Details
MCG holds emergency contact details for its members. If you need such details in an emergency, please contact one of the Secretary, Treasurer, Caving Secretary or Tackle Master.