Birks Fell by Ian Cummins

Birks Fell Cave: Ian Cummins, Simon (BCC, CPC, etc.), Fay (BPC) (2 June 2007).  Looking back at past WRPC trip reports, Birks Fell seems to have inspired people to apply fingers to keyboards and I was keen to get along on Simon’s Burnley permit. Arriving at Buckden for 9 am, I found Fay waiting and soon …

A Classic Meet at a Classic Site by Steve Warren, Gary Rhodes & Mike Brown

Birks Fell: Gary Rhodes, Abigail Rhodes, Peter Whittaker, Dave, Jonathan, Mike Brown, John, Steve Warren (16 July 2006).  Very briefly - fuller report in next newsletter - this was a superb meet held in superb weather conditions by an absolutely magnificent team. Gary and Abigail Rhodes were accompanied to the true sump - yes, down the …

Birks Fell Cave by Gary & Abby

Birks Fell Cave: Alan Martin, Steve Warren, Peter Benn, Genevieve Thompson, Frank Longwill, Gary Rhodes and Abby Clarke (8th May 2005).  Equipment: 1 ladder / lifeline - it was decided that because of the water levels inside the cave we would only get as far as the cascades so wouldn’t require all ?6 ladders. Lovely April …