[BP 2026] SATURDAY Beginner – B4-5 (Fossil Cave and Hogans hole)

B4-5 (although we will probably run from B5 to B4) is a great beginner to almost intermediate cave for those who yearn to feel what it’s like to be a cave rat, or perhaps an extra exploratory child. Filled with cool fossils, optional squeezes and plenty of adventure, this mostly horizontal cave is a great time! Expect a few climbs, scrambling and some squeezes.

It’ll begin with a squeeze down a vertical hole into a larger chamber where we will clamber up into a tunnel. from here it’s a few turns to a rite of passage aptly named the hairy traverse where you’ll learn how up close and personal you can get with a lovely bit of chain. One of the few times in life you can shout “OFF THE CHAIN” un-ironically. A few more ups, downs and arounds leads us to Kings Cross which provides a variety of routes to run about and explore – see if you can spot the fossils!. Once we’ve had our fun and not gotten too lost, it’ll be time for another crawl and three climbs protected by hand lines to a metal ladder that will lead back to the surface.