Experience the thrill of underground adventure at the Gaping Gill Winch Meet this May! Descend 105 meters into the UK's largest unbroken waterfall chamber, a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Limited spaces available – book your descent now for a subterranean adventure you won't forget!
Important / Advisory information
- You are booking a ticket for a return trip on the BPC winch which also allows access through the Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail (just show your booking confirmation at the trail hut)
- A booking confirmation will be sent to the email address you use at the time of booking. You must have this booking confirmation with you either electronically or printed by you beforehand.
The ticket you book is for a specific hour time slot, your descent could be anytime within this time slot. - To descend, children must be at least 6 years old, be able to follow instructions, and be able to sit still for at least 90 seconds, as they will descend/ascend in the chair solo.
- All descents are individual - 1 person per chair.
- The Weight limit is 150kg / 23 stone.
- You should arrive at Gaping Gill approximately 30 minutes before the hour time slot you have booked.
- The walk to Gaping Gill can take from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your fitness. Please allow enough time for the walk late arrivals may miss their descent (see T&C's)
- When you arrive at Gaping Gill please go to the large white tent at the bottom of the steps and show your booking confirmation. You will be issued a numbered tag, helmet, and further instructions.
- For safety it is essential that you provide a valid Emergency contact number for each person. You will not be issued a tag without one.
- Appropriate clothing is required. This should be warm thermal base layers or similar, insulated warm jackets, waterproof trousers and waterproof coat, hat and gloves are recommended and sturdy suitable footwear. Anyone not wearing suitable clothing may be refused a descent (see T&C's)
- Once in the cave chamber you may spend as long as wish before returning to the surface. When you are ready to return join the queue in the middle of the chamber, a Marshall is on duty should you have any questions or issues.
- This information is also available at the Bradford Pothole Club site. Also available is a copy of our Terms and Conditions which you must agree to prior to completing your purchase.
Example Itinerary
- Ticket booked for 0900-1000hrs.
- Arrive Gaping Gill 0830hrs report to the booking in tent, receive further instructions and your numbered tag.
- Descent of Gaping Gill will be anytime between 0900-1000hrs.
- Enjoy the Main Chamber and return to the surface when you are ready.