EVENT
Caving – West mine
SCOUTS+
WHEN
Tue 8th December 2025
TIME
6:50pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION
National Trust Car Park
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK10 4UB
This event is preferably for Scouts/Explorers as West Mine is more tricky to navigate around
Information
We have secured a rare opportunity only offered to Scouts groups to enter tunnels under Alderley Edge.
“Enter this Victorian Copper mine of the late 1850s via the old adit entrance. Cross the bridge of death to sand chamber. Learn about how the Victorian miners toiled to remove all the minerals and cut through the rock. Explore the depths of the many passageways and enjoy crawls and scrambles through this historic sandstone site of special scientific interest.”
Trip Information | Derbyshire North West Scouts Caving Team
Gallery | Derbyshire North West Scouts Caving Team
Attendance
Parents will need to drop their children off at the National Trust car park at 6.50pm.
Parking is free for this event.
The event starts at 7pm sharp and is run by Derbyshire NW Scouts Team
- 3 blocks of 7 Scouts/Explorers/Adults
- Block A – Fully Booked
- Block B – 7 Spaces
- Block C – 7 Spaces
Cost
- £5 per person 8th for Macclesfield Members
£50.00 per block – Other groups
(Proceeds go to Derbyshire NW for running the activity) - Book in OSM
What To Wear
Old clothes which can get dirty (no jeans). Sturdy footwear – hiking boots/shoes, wellys are best. Be prepared to get wet and sandy as we will attempt a few crawls. You may wish to bring a change of clothing – we also recommend a bin bag to sit on for your journey home.
The mines are a comfortable temperature all year round. However the car park and walk to the mines can be cold, especially in winter, so consider bringing a coat – it can be left in a safe location just inside the mines entrance. If you are not appropriately dressed you may not be able to attend the trip.
No snacks or drinks are allowed
All equipment is provided
