There are regular club meets to suit all abilities, normally with something going on at least once a month. We have a number of ‘home meets’ based at Whitewalls, our club hut in Llangattock, plus a selection of ‘away meets’ to a variety of caving regions all around the country and sometimes abroad.
The calendar of events below shows club trips planned for 2026, and is updated throughout the year. Other trips also happen on an ad-hoc basis, so keep an eye on the members’ WhatsApp group to see what else is going on.
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23-25 January – Annual Dinner and AGM
A weekend at Whitewalls with the Annual Dinner taking place at The Bear in Crickhowell on the evening of Saturday 24th. Caving trips will of course be taking place to work up an appetite beforehand and the AGM will be held at Crickhowell Parish Hall on Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
February
20-22 February – Whitewalls Cider and Sausage Fest
A variety of local caving trips will be taking place throughout the weekend and Saturday evening will be Sausage and Cider Night. Bring along a selection of your favourite delicious and/or unusual sausages and cider to share. Accompaniments of mash, gravy, sauces and crispy rolls will be available.
March
20-22 March – Mendip Meet
A weekend staying at the Shepton Mallet Caving Club hut in Priddy with three days of caving starting with a visit to the impressive feat of engineering that is Templeton Pot on Friday evening. Trips to Reservoir Hole and Upper Flood have been arranged for Saturday and Wookey 24 on Sunday. Other trips proposed for the weekend include Swildon’s Hole, GB Cave and the caves of Fairy Cave Quarry. If you’d like to join us for the evening socials, we can be found in The Hunters’ Lodge Inn.
April
2-6 April – Easter at Whitewalls
A fabulous four day weekend of caving in Wales. With an abundance of local caves and walks on offer there should be something to suit everyone. Come along and bring your ideas or contact Tim Gibbs if there are any particular trips you’d like to do.
May
22-25 May – Whitewalls Bank Holiday Weekend
Trips to include the interesting caves of Llygad Llwchwr 1 and 2 in the western Black Mountain region.
June
5-7 June – Ogof Marros and Pembrokeshire Meet
A trip to Ogof Marros has been arranged for the Saturday and other activities such as climbing, kayaking and walking can be enjoyed by anyone wanting to camp and make a weekend of it. Contact Tim Gibbs for further information or to register your interest.
22-26 June – Whitewalls Working Week
Back by popular demand, another week of assorted tasks to spruce up Whitewalls and enjoy a sociable week with the option of caving, walking or other local activities between jobs. All workers get to stay for free.
26-28 June – Summer Barbecue Weekend at Whitewalls
The working week will end with the annual Summer BBQ and a celebration of the club’s 70th Anniversary. Accompaniments including buns, salad, spuds and sauces will be provided (for a small fee) and of course a barrel of beer. Just bring your own meat or veggie lumps to cook on the BBQ. There will of course be a selection of caving trips to work up an appetite first including trips to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu and Dan yr Ogof (weather permitting).
July
17-20 July – Whitewalls Weekend
Caving trips to be decided.
August
28-30 August – Whitewalls Bank Holiday Weekend
Caving trips to be decided.
September
25-27 September – Whitewalls Weekend
A weekend of local caving, including an Agen Allwedd Outer Circle trip on Saturday.
25-27 September – Hidden Earth Caving Conference
This year’s Hidden Earth will be returning once again to Llangollen Pavilion, North Wales. See the official website https://hidden.earth for tickets and updates.
October
23-26 October – North Wales Meet
A weekend of mine exploration based in the Porthmadog/Ffestiniog area. Accommodation and trips to be confirmed, please contact Tim Gibbs if you would like to attend this meet.
November
6-8 November – Bonfire Weekend at Whitewalls
The annual bonfire festivities will take place on the Saturday evening, with a huge bonfire and fireworks to enjoy. A feast of dinners and puddings will also be provided (for a small fee) and a barrel of beer or two. Plus a selection of caving trips over the weekend.
December
4-6 December – Whitewalls Curry Weekend
The ever-popular Annual Curry Night will take place on Saturday, with an evening of homemade curry dishes.
More trips may be added during the year, so check here and on the members’ WhatsApp and Facebook groups for updates.