Welcome to the Staffordshire University Caving Club (StUCC) - COMING SOON!
Step beyond the ordinary. Descend into the unknown.
At StUCC, we take students beneath the surface — into a hidden world formed over millions of years, where adventure, teamwork, and pure exploration all come together.
Why Caving?
Few people ever get to see the underground world.. Or atleast it's true treasurers that tourist trips never cover… but those who do never forget it. Imagine stepping into vast cathedral-sized chambers, squeezing through passageways formed millions of years ago, wading through crystal-clear streams, or abseiling into underground caverns with waterfalls smashing into the streamway below you.
Caving isn’t just a hobby — it’s a journey, you'll be abseiling into the underground world, seeing beautiful formations most people never see. You'll be part of a community.
What StUCC Offers
- Beginner-Friendly Trips – Never caved before? No worries. We introduce everything safely, with experienced cavers guiding the way.
- Epic Underground Adventures – Explore vast cave systems all across the UK, from caves with huge streamways, large caverms and so much more!
- Training & Skill Development – Learn navigation, geology, conservation, ladder & lifeline techniques, rope work, SRT (Single Rope Technique), and more.
- Access to UK Caving Community – Train with members of Cave Rescue, collaborate with nearby clubs, and meet cavers with vast amounts of knowledge.
- Documentary & Media Opportunities – We work on underground media, photography projects, and creative pieces that showcase the beauty of caving.
- Socials & Events – Pub nights, gear workshops, movie nights, cave talks, and the biggest student caving festival in the UK (CHECC).
Our Community
StUCC is a family. Underground, teamwork matters — and you’ll meet new friends fast. We welcome absolute beginners, experienced explorers, and everyone in between.
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere
- A safe space to learn and push yourself
Safety is Our Foundation
Caving looks extreme, but done properly it’s one of the safest adventure sports in the UK.
We follow industry safety standards, risk assessments, callout procedures, and planning protocols inspired by Cave Rescue and the BCA.
Before every trip we cover:
- Gear checks
- Emergency planning
- Weather and hydrology assessments
- Group management
- Conservation rules
What You’ll Gain
- Confidence like you’ve never felt before
- Problem-solving and navigation skills
- Leadership experience
- Outdoor practical skills used by rescuers & expedition teams
- A CV boost from adventure, leadership & teamwork roles
- Lifelong memories, friendships, and stories
Become Part of Something Bigger
StUCC is connected to the wider UK caving community:
- We train with Cave Rescue members
- We work with CHECC, the BCA, and local Peak District clubs
- We join national events, expeditions, and training weekends
Ready to Explore?
Whether you're curious, adventurous, nervous, excited, or simply looking for something different — StUCC will take you somewhere you’ve never been before.