Experience the exhilaration of descending the 340' deep Gaping Gill Main Shaft and visit the largest natural cavern in the British Isles on a guided tour of the floodlit Main Chamber.

No experience needed.

Operating times

Saturday 21st August to Monday 30th August inclusive
Weather permitting, the winch will operate for descents by members of the public from:

Weekends - we aim to make the first descent of the day at approx. 8.00 am.

Weekdays - we aim to make the first descent of the day at approx. 9.00 am.

The winch has a fixed descent/ascent capacity, to ensure your descent please arrive as early as possible.

Note that on Bank Holiday Monday (August 30th) the winch will operate only in the morning as dismantling of the equipment begins at noon.

Descent fee

£10 per person - includes ascent!

See Advice to Visitors for more information