
Hiring a Caving Instructor
Some Instructors operate on a professional freelance or self-employed basis, and offer a wide range of caving activities. This can vary from single day introductory educational and adventure trips in a cave or abandoned mine suitable for beginners, (schools, families, Scouts, corporate teams, etc), through to one to one guiding over several days, or a programme of technical instruction in personal skills, rigging, and rescue delivered over a period of months. Whatever your interests or ability, ACI members will be able to tailor their instruction to meet your needs.
Although often specialising in particular caving areas, most will work throughout the UK and abroad. Many are also qualified in other activities and are able to provide instruction in rock climbing, gorge scrambling, mountaineering, canoeing, orienteering etc. Those who work with the under 18's will be licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, and all will carry professional liability insurance. Protective clothing and specialist equipment will often be provided or available for hire.
In addition to instruction and guiding, ACI members are able to offer advice and guidance to organisations and clubs with regard to leadership, training and safety.
Discuss your requirements by contacting one of the CIC qualified Cave Instructors listed below:
Instructors
Derbyshire
Nigel Atkins
A: Wharfedale House, Springfield Close, Midway, Derbyshire DE11 0DB
E: nigel@pennineorganisation.com
T: 01283 210666
M: 07831 449919
Phil Baker
A: Lyndhurst, The Avenue, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, S32 4TB
T: 01433 631078
M: 07722017934
Chris Carter
A: 50 Old Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire SK23 7HS
E: chriscarteruk@googlemail.com
T: 07929 850 823
M: 07929 850 823
Mark Fox
A: 33 Southbank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5LS
E: mark@peakdistrictsurvivalschool.co.uk
M: 07976 931956
John Geeson
A: 8 The Crescent, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 9HL
E: john.geeson@bradda.plus.com
T: 01433 621544
M: 07855 049281
Daryl Godfrey
A: Unit 18 via Gellia Mills, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2AJ
T: 01629 820268
Pete Knight
A: 12 Bowden Crescent, New Mills, Derbyshire, SK22 4LN
M: 07812 038233
Sam Mitchell
A: 5 Thorntree Cottages, Cromford Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4FL
T: 07854090340
Steve Rudge
A: Fairfield, Wye Bank, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1BH
T: 01629 814557
M: 07784 005097
Kevin West
A: Shenfield, Hemming Green, Old Brampton, Derbyshire S42 7JQ
M: 07778 197462
Mendip, Devon and Cornwall
Simon Mullens
A: Philip House, Aspen Way, Paignton TQ4 7QR
T: 01392 240740
Stephan Natynczuk
A: 13, Woodlands Road, Ironbridge, Telford, TF8 7QS
T: 01905 798222
M: 07810 645222
North Wales
Alan Braybrooke
A: 9 1/2 Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7PE
T: 01694 731554
M: 07713 972007
Mark Richards
A: 9 Craig y Pandy, Tregarth, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4RA
E: markrichards475@btinternet.com
M: 07825 034891
Sharon Rosser
A: Bod-fan, 6 Tan y Benar, Dolwyddelan, Conwy, LL25 0JA
M: 07748 103200
Gethin Thomas
A: 1 John Street, Llanrwst, Conwy LL26 0DR
T: 01690 710 599
M: 07768 740 648
Northern England and Scotland
Jonathan Binney
A: 16 Dendrum Close, Oakworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD22 7JQ
M: 07974223238
Tony Boyle
A: Bewerley Park Ourdoor Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 5JB
T: 01423 711699
Pete Carter
A: Keepers Cottage, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0HB
T: 01768 486965
M: 07720 077714
Graham Coates
A: 34 Green Meadow Close, Ingleton, North Yorkshire LA6 3FE
M: 07470 041420
Graham Derbyshire
A: Sycamore House, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0EP
E: grahamjderbyshire@gmail.com
T: 017688 95418
M: 07739 134343
Joe Gittins
A: 10 Wandsworth Gardens, Shap, Cumbria CA10 3PE
E: allterrainadventures@hotmail.co.uk
M: 07764 182328
Chris Jackson
A: 14 Newton Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1QF
T: 01765 601439
M: 07973 792143
Sam Lee
Simon McCabe
A: Castle Cottage, Leeming Lane, Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire LA6 3LD
T: 015242 62179
M: 07711 316958
Duncan Morrison
A: Greensteads, Newby, nr Clapham, North Yorkshire LA2 8HR
E: duncan@aboveandbelow.org.uk
T: 015242 51011
Jack Overhill
A: 16 Bleaswood Road, Oxenholme, Kendal LA9 7PU
M: 07771 523 219
Lee Paskin
A: 1 Riley Street, Earby, Nr Skipton, Lancashire BB18 6NX
T: 015242 51265
M: 07973 695 625
George Plant
A: 51 Oran Lane, Catterick, Catterick, North Yorkshire DL10 7NF
M: 07738 861243
Tom Redfern
Geoff Storey
A: The Folly, Spring Rise, Draughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6DY
M: 07774 193067
Mel Sugden
A: 1 Brackenber Lodge, Home Lane, Shap, Cumbria CA10 3QB
T: 07969 397 038
Danny Woodford-Phillips
A: 3 Abbey Springs, Dalington, Co Durham DL3 9ST
E: dandanmountain@btinternet.com
M: 07885 285 011
South Wales
Pete Blackburn
A: 12 Woodlands Crescent, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RU
T: 01874 611937
Lisa Boore
A: 10 Danygrug, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1DD
M: 07725 118007
Gary Evans
A: Garreg Wen, Golden Grove, Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire SA32 8JR
T: 01558 669165
M: 07836 748752
Richard Hill
A: 2 Ash Grove, Llanigon, Hereford HR3 5RP
T: 01497 821 163
M: 07876 193 745
Martin Jackson
A: 23 Prince Charles Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4JJ
E: martin.jackson78@talk21.com
M: 07515 016 400
Andy Lewington
A: 6 Victoria Terrace, Cusop, Hay on Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5RB
T: 01873 810 694
M: 07854 698 738
Victoria Owen
A: c/o Trewern Outdoor Centre, Cusop Dingle, Hay on Wye, Hereford, HR3 5RF
T: 01497 820512
Juliet Parker-Smith
A: 'Keri', Glasbury, Via Hereford, Powys, HR3 5NT
T: 07387 080380
Tom Partridge
A: 1 East Drive, St Donats, Llantwit Major, CF61 1HJ
M: 07725172949
Linda Rivad
A: 64 Ynyswen, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1YT
T: 01639 731150
M: 07747 399645