Whirlpool Rising, Speedwell Mine

During August 2023, Whirlpool Rising was dived by Rob Middleton and Luke Brock. They have successfully extended the length of the sump and have now reached a depth of -27 m. Exploration is ongoing. Further updates will appear in due course and in the next edition of the the CDG newsletter.

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Pioneers Beneath the Peak

THE CAVES BENEATH THE PEAK DISTRICT have intrigued humankind for thousands of years. As people explored further into the caves, they would often reach a point where the roof sloped down into a pool of water and they could go no further.

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