Some caves have a wardenship system. These are the known wardens in the BEC for caves on Mendip and South Wales. Appearance on this list does not mean these people are obliged to take you on a trip, so ask nicely!

Updated December 2024

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Mendip

  • St Cuthbert’s Laura Benn, Greg Brock, Henry Dawson, Luke Edwards, Vern Freeman, Stuart Gardiner, Martin Grass, Pete Hellier, Ben Holstead, Anya Keatley, Stuart McManus, Phil Rowsell, Estelle Sandford, Chris Smart, Rich Smith, Mandy Voysey
    James Begley (SMCC), Sean Howes (SMCC), Anthony Butcher (WCC), Alison Moody (WCC)
  • Reservoir Hole Martin Grass, Pete Glanvill, Estelle Sandford, Stuart Gardiner, Nick Gymer, Vern Freeman.
  • Charterhouse Stuart Gardiner, Pete Hellier, Wayne Starsmore
  • Warden led Fairy Caves Pete Glanvill, Martin Grass, Pete Rose, Chris Smart, Mandy Voysey, Vern Freeman.
  • Wookey Hole Martin Grass, Wayne Starsmore.
  • Pen Park Hole Wayne Starsmore, Mike Waterworth
  • Upper Flood Swallet Henry Dawson, Mike Waterworth.

South Wales / Forest of Dean

  • Dan Yr Ogof/Tunnel Nick Adams, Laura Benn, Rufus Allan, Paul Fairman, Martin Grass, Rob Harper, Josh Henry, Pete Glanvill, Rich Smith, Stuart Gardiner, Mandy Voysey, Matt Voysey.
  • Ogof Capel Paul Fairman (also key holder), Martin Grass, Many Voysey.
  • Otter Hole Henry Dawson.

 

 

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