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07-02-2012 11:23 AM
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England & Ireland

Planning trip to England & Ireland. Will probably not be able to finish full cave before I leave. Are there many sites open to intro level? If so, where? Where can I rent doubles in each country? I BM.
Thanks.
Neil
07-02-2012 01:32 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by Boru

Planning trip to England & Ireland. Will probably not be able to finish full cave before I leave. Are there many sites open to intro level? If so, where? Where can I rent doubles in each country? I BM.
Thanks.
Neil

I don't know about Ireland, but the only caves in England are pretty advanced. I can give you access to the Irish forum, and you can ask there. They may not know what you mean by "intro" though. I think that is a US description.
07-02-2012 01:58 PM
ianr33

I've never been cave diving in England, used to do a bit of dry (damp!) caving there.

Far as I know cave diving as it's done in Florida doesn't exist in England. Most/all is cold water ,crappy viz, sumps. Generally quite a bit of dry caving to get there.

Read "The Darkness Beckons" by Martyn Farr, then decide if you still want to dive there!
07-02-2012 03:06 PM
OFG-1

Look, all you need to know is the difference between ale, larger and stout. The rest is not important.
07-02-2012 04:55 PM
RETIRED 11

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Originally Posted by OFG-1

Look, all you need to know is the difference between ale, larger and stout. The rest is not important.

HaHa I was born there.... I was raised on stout.... Can't wait to get a real pint of Guinness.... Been dreaming about it for years.
Had to move to Florida to contract this hideous cave diving disease... Don't know what's available back there. I do however have a few treasure hunting dives planned.
07-02-2012 04:57 PM
RETIRED 11

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Originally Posted by FW

I don't know about Ireland, but the only caves in England are pretty advanced. I can give you access to the Irish forum, and you can ask there. They may not know what you mean by "intro" though. I think that is a US description.

Thanks Forrest, I do have access already, it's been quiet on there lately.
07-02-2012 06:16 PM
ianr33

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Originally Posted by OFG-1

Look, all you need to know is the difference between ale, larger and stout.

That's easy. Larger is bigger.
07-02-2012 09:39 PM
RETIRED 11

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Originally Posted by ianr33

That's easy. Larger is bigger.

Would stout imply larger?:roll:
07-03-2012 08:24 AM
MORGAN

Stout is part of the reason for my stoutness.
07-03-2012 10:18 AM
sidemountninja

Hi Boru, there are many freshwater caves in Ireland and some great sea caves off Doolin (west coast) called the Green Holes. VERY weather dependent for entry. The freshwater caves are often challenging in terms of vis (one metre would be excellent) Jim Warny is the best man to talk to on the Irish cave diver forum (I'll mention you need info). Also have a look at the site of http://arturconrad.blogspot.ie/ - sadly Artur died during an exploration dive last year but his blog is full of info about cave diving here.

In the UK there are many active groups but Martyn Farr (farrworld.co.uk) is highly respected and knows all the sites. There are more flooded mines to explore around Wales and central England that might interest you.

Hope that helps,

Aaron
07-03-2012 10:23 AM
sidemountninja

Sorry, renting doubles easier out of Dublin in Ireland, much easier in the UK. If you book onto some guided cave dives there are centres in the UK that will provide gear as part of the guide. Let me know your itinerary when you have a more solid idea and I'll get better info for you.