Saturday, 27 June 2026

On the Summer Peak District Weekend, Judith led Tim, Rowan, Zahra, Oana, Jacob and Polly to do Spinney Level Explore in Derbyshire.

Who Did What at Spinney Level Explore

LeaderJudith Plowman
SeconderTim Dobson

What the Trip Is Like

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Estimated Duration: 2.5 hours

Note: This is a vague estimate and probably isn't a good reflection of how long the team were actually underground on this occasion.

A beautifully decorated 18th-century lead mine with impressive white mineralisation, flowstone-covered walls, in-situ wooden rails, and impressive stone stemples. The mine features classic coffin-style passages and unusual roof supports. Be prepared to get wet - the entrance section is flooded and water depths can vary significantly depending on conditions.

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Overall Difficulty: 12.1

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