There is nothing quite like caving - it is a unique experience. Forget any exploring you may have done in man made structures in Hertfordshire - this is the real thing.<p>
We will be travelling to Matlock Bath in Derbyshire by train to try two different cave systems during the day. Our guide (who has led trips for James before) is a very experienced caver with all the appropriate government recognised qualifications. He also volunteers for the Derbyshire Cave Rescue service in his spare time so we will be in good hands! In the morning we will visit a ‘dry’ cave system then after lunch we will visit one which may be slightly damper (damp, not soaking wet.)<p>
Caves are the same temperature all the year round, so it doesn’t matter if you go caving in July or November - it  makes no difference once you are underground.&#8200;Whilst there will be some ‘squeezes’ to get through there are also long periods where you will be walking through passeges - you will also need to scramble up or down underground rock walls as well!<p>
Caving suits, lights, helmets and other safety equipment are provided. You would need to bring with you entertainment for the two train journeys, packed lunch and tea, a drink, wellies, a complete change of clothes and a towel.<p>
We’ll be meeting at St Albans station at 7:05am and will be back there at 8pm.<p>
It is a long day, but we&#8200;can garantee that it will be a fantastic experience and like nothing you have ever done before!<p><b>
ADDITIONAL&#8200;ADULT</b> - We need an additional adult to help supervise on the train. Once in Matlock you have a choice - you could either come caving with us, or investigate the retail therapy options in the town...