Join The Caving Crew
Transform from curious explorer to confident caver with Britain's most welcoming underground community.
Ready to Take Your Caving Further?
Whether you've just experienced your first taste of underground magic on one of our Extra-Welcoming trips, or you're an experienced caver looking for your tribe, membership with The Caving Crew opens the door to everything that makes caving extraordinary.
Ready to make it official?
Why Choose The Caving Crew?
We're not just another caving club. We're a community where beginners become confident, where experienced cavers find their people, and where everyone discovers they're capable of more than they imagined.
What You Get as a Member
Full BCA Insurance & Membership
- Complete public liability protection for all your underground adventures up to £20m
- Access to caves that require BCA membership
- Access to specialist caving travel insurance
- Your membership handled seamlessly - no separate applications needed
- Access to the British Caving Library
Lowest-Cost Access to Everything
- Member-only pricing on all our trips (significant savings add up fast)
- Access to subsidized training worth hundreds of pounds
- No hidden fees or surprise costs
- No access fees
World-Class Training & Development
- Access to our professionally-delivered subsidized training programme
- Learn Single Rope Technique (SRT) from patient, experienced instructors
- Progress from horizontal caves to vertical adventures at your own pace
- Access to our Trip Routes resources and library after a short time
Never Miss an Adventure
- Minimum 3 weekday evening trips every month
- Monthly weekend expeditions to the UK's most spectacular caves
- Regular beginner-focused trips with patient, experienced leaders
- Clear visibility of locations and costs
Your Underground Family
- Members-only Facebook group with 60+ active cavers
- Joint socials with our sister organization, The Climbing Clan
- Cake-eating sessions and BBQs (yes, really!)
- Friendships that extend far beyond the caves
Ready to make it official?
Who We Are
Founded by Judith (70s) and Tim (30s) in 2020, we're living proof that underground adventure has no age limit. Our 80+ members span from complete beginners to seasoned explorers, ages 18 to well into the 70s.
We've built something special: a community where your age, experience, or fitness level doesn't matter - what matters is your curiosity and willingness to try.
Safety You Can Trust
- Leaders with training and experience
- Ratios following British Caving Association best practices
- Professional-grade equipment available with regular inspections
- Comprehensive pre-trip info to ensure you're always prepared
"There are moments when you're scared, but not quite scared enough to care, just enough to get a lovely rush of adrenaline."
– Judith, discovered caving at 71
Why Join Now?
Because You've Caught the Bug
If you've been on one of our Extra-Welcoming trips, you already know that feeling. That moment underground when everything clicked. When you realized you're capable of more than you thought. Membership is how you keep that feeling alive.
Adventures Shouldn't Break the Bank
With member-only trip pricing and subsidized training, your membership pays for itself after just 2-3 trips. Why pay visitor rates when you could be saving money on every adventure?
Access the Best Caves
Many of the UK's most spectacular caves are only accessible to BCA members. Don't let administrative barriers keep you from your next great adventure.
Great Adventures, Better with People
Caving is inherently a team activity. Join the community that's "only as strong as our weakest link" - where everyone genuinely wants you to succeed.
What Our Members Say
"Caving with The Crew made me realize I'm capable of so much more than I thought. There's something magical about accomplishing something you never thought you'd try, surrounded by people who genuinely want you to succeed."
"Your age has nothing to do with how you attack something or how hard you try at it. I can do things now I couldn't have done 15 years ago – I'm stronger and fitter than ever."
- Judith, age 71
Your Next Steps
New to The Caving Crew?
Start with an Extra-Welcoming Trip - these beginner-focused monthly adventures are designed specifically for first-timers. Experience our supportive, no-pressure approach before committing to membership.
Ready to Join?
Become a member today and immediately get:
- BCA insurance coverage
- Member pricing on all upcoming trips
- Access to our members-only community
- Access to our training courses
The Details
- Membership runs 2nd January to January (pro-rated for new members)
- Cancel anytime before renewal - no questions asked
- Unfortunately we can't offer refunds on Membership as per our Cancellation Policy
- Manage everything through your online account portal
Still Have Questions?
Get a taste of what being part of The Caving Crew is all about, or come along to one of our Extra-Welcoming trips to meet us in person.
Join our Facebook groupSee upcoming tripsCome join us beneath the surface.
This isn't just a membership - it's your invitation to join Britain's most welcoming underground community. There's a whole new world waiting to be explored.