Descent Caving Magazine

07/09/2026

'After just a few minutes of the most effortless caving I have ever done, we were rewarded with the first of many beautifully decorated passages. I felt undeserving.'
In Descent 311, Piper Cusmano reports on a trip to see the underground wonders of Applecross.
Photo: Gabriel Marques-Worssam taking a post-cave dip in Applecross Bay, by Piper Cusmano

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07/09/2026

The Agenda for SUICRO 2026 has been announced, for details see SUICRO 2026

04/09/2026

01/09/2026

'Finally, at the end of April 2026, we had the dry conditions we needed. Doffing my cumbersome helmet, I squirmed upstream, which starts narrow and soon closes down.'
Richard Bendall, James Carlisle and Chris Scaife tell the tale of the exploration of a new horizontal cave on Leck Fell in the Yorkshire Dales, in Descent 311.
In the photo: Chris Scaife heading upstream in Earwigo Again on Leck Fell, by Richard Bendall.

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28/08/2026

'Although there was a beauty in the warm glow sending shadows dancing along scalloped passages, it was not quite conducive for identifying navigational landmarks.'
Our back cover for Descent 311 is by Isaac Neale and features Jasper Crabb caving with a Premier carbide lamp. It accompanies an article, also by Isaac Neale, about reigniting the carbide lamp in a world of powerful electric lights.

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25/08/2026

One month to go until the one and only Hidden Earth. We will be there and we can’t wait to see you all!

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20/08/2026

We are back at Descent HQ, packing all your orders and slowly going through emails. Thank you for your patience while we've been away on expedition!
Photo: Stals in Coventosa, by Chris Scaife

17/08/2026

'Unlike the muted palettes of most caving systems, in metal mines your eyes can be dazzled by yellows, reds, blues and greens.'
Lydia De Brett takes a look at the fascinating colours found in North Wales's acid metal mines in our most recent issue.
In the photo: Formations in Myndd Parys, by Martyn Farr.

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