Speedwell Caverns - beyond the Showcave

This video shows showcave visitors the amazing sights and watery action of the caves and the cavers who venture into the many kilometres of passages that lie beyond the Bottomless Pit. This is the full length film, a short version of which will be shown at the the Bottomless Pit inside the Speedwell Mine.

[@darrenbridges7492]

The best mining cave film I've ever seen , excellent quality... Thankyou very much...

[@rebeccamcgibbon3922]

Oh my goodness this video was incredible. I did some caving and pot holing when I was at University and I really really miss it. Nowadays I have a spinal injury and I'm a few inches bigger than I used to be but I'm still tempted! I'll never forget coming out onto a darkened hillside in the Yorkshire Dales, The stars were out and everything was peaceful. I think it was the single most perfect moment in my life..... You get such a rush after coming out alive And then you get the peace and beauty of the Dales under a starlit sky. .....just amazing. Xxx

[@Catchpool1]

Such a lovely comment Rebecca. Thank you. Yes, we know exactly what you mean and are so pleased that our videos have reminded of those priceless moments.

[@54spatula]

That’s quite an inspiring comment.

[@MrMineExplorer]

Brilliant video, the last time I was in the system we carried in some bottles for the divers who were diving in the main rising. A totally amazing system.

[@ASCIITerminal]

Thanks for posting this! I've been fascinated by the Peak, Speedwell, JH system since I first visited the show caves as a child. I grew up reading about the exploits of legendary Dave 'Moose' Nixon and the other cavers.

[@Daniel-dc3bc]

I last went to Speedwell as a child around 20 years ago, this video is now horrifying, better than any horror movie.

[@zupmeoff]

I was in a cave under a paper factory a few times. There was an underground stream in it where the factory got its water. I used it to cross between sections of the factory. It was something you have to experience to fully Appreciate it.

[@ufosalienssantana6428]

Awesome video. I love your cave adventures. Keep up the magical work you do. I know it's not easy by any means. But you make it look like anyone can do it. Thank you once again, until we see your videos again, God bless you and your team.......

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Just seen this.....wow. love the little sketches. How on earth did those miners work in these conditions, amazing. Thank you. 😊

[@TheMercury-13]

Love this video, & Speedwell Cavern 💙 - As a tourist I'd wondered what it's like beyond the B'Pit area; Thank you! 💜

[@richardgibson2881]

Enjoyed your video, especially the explanations, and the occasional sketches, thank you for producing a film of one our our caves with an intelligent commentary
Much appreciated.

[@Catchpool1]

Thank you! Just why we made the video!

[@doughobbs7706]

Fabulous stuff, brings a new light to underground Derbyshire.

[@wendyfowler7399]

Hey. Been watching ur videos for the last few days. They are fab. I think I bumped into you guys a few weeks ago. I recognise the people in the video. We were going towards cliffhanger and you were digging. Love it all. Thanks

[@neils2474]

Great stuff. Really evocative, and informative. Loved it.

[@patterdaledivecave3545]

nice footage there guys enjoyed the whole video.

[@Cavingcameraman]

Nice video Andy.

[@YorkshiremanInDorset]

Leviathan wasn't accessible when I was there in the 1970s but the Peak Cavern link was pioneered by us - to the disgust of the Harrison family as we didn't have permission, it was a bit of late night guerrilla caving 😂😂🤣

[@Catchpool1]

Thank you so much for this comment - greatly appreciated.

[@tub19]

Do they take public on tours round here, cause I would try it.

[@Catchpool1]

The boat trip is a public tour

[@doctoronishispsychosislab1474]

i cant belive how big it is.

[@berkem116]

nice sketches also

[@floraflorabunda2216]

So brave!!! I’d love to do it but I don’t know if I could stand it

[@martincourtenay-blake5792]

Beautifully filmed and edited as usual Andy and Antonia. Anything more coming on Ogof Marros?

[@Catchpool1]

Comes out of a deep welling rising in a garden in Castleton near the walk up to Peak cavern (see our video on Peak Cavern beyond the showcase for explanation )

[@oliking9819]

Went acouple days ago.

[@noosebrother]

thalassophobia and claustophobia all rolled up in to one.. efficient i will give you that XD

[@strongestfan9823]

Where does all the water go

[@Catchpool1]

if you watch our video Peak Cavern beyond the Showcave you will see the water coming out at Russet well near the walk up the road to that cave

[@jurgenblick5491]

Wow

[@PhilthySteel]

17:16 the whole damn cave is deep dark and ominous wth is wrong with this guy lol

[@leac3]

First to like.

[@GoblinKing13]

I got anxiety just watching this........mentalists

[@catzkeet4860]

I do not think that word means what you think it does…

[@GoblinKing13]

@@catzkeet4860 Grow up my dear