One relating to general cave visits and the other relating to the exploration of a newly discovered cave or section of cave. General Cave Visits 1. Every caving trip has an impact. It is important to select a site to visit that is appropriate to the group and type of trip being undertaken. Certain caves are less susceptible to damage and more suitable for novices.
Advice is available from the regional caving organisation or local clubs.
The party leader should be familiar with the cave and be aware of sensitive features. Cave at a sensible pace for your party. You will see and enjoy more, and there will be less chance of damage to the cave and to yourself. This especially applies when you are tired and exiting a cave. If there are novices on a trip, make sure that they are close to an experienced caver, so that the experienced caver can help them when required e.g. in difficult sections.