New Permit Application

Use this form to apply for a new permit of access to the OFD cave system. Please make sure that you have read the Access and Entry Conditions, Procedures and Rules, Entry Conditions and Rules and the Conservation Code before applying. Please bear in mind that the role of permit secretary is a voluntary one and emails are not monitored 24/7. You should allow a minimum of two weeks between your application and your planned trip.

Please fill in all sections. You can hover over the labels for tips. If you have any problems using this form, you can still apply by emailing the SWCC Permit Secretary.

Contact Details

Name of person applying*

Email Address*

Confirm your email*

What type of party are you applying for?* A Caving Club
BCA DIMs

Club Details

Caving Club Name*

Party Size*

Insurance Declaration. Please check this box to confirm that all members of your group have valid BCA liability insurance or an equivalent level of cover provided by a recognised provider (e.g. Scouts / Guides)*

Trip Information

Permits are normally issued for a 24 hour period. If you are staying locally and likely to be visiting the cave on consecutive days, you should add a trip end date. Please note, a permit covering multiple days does NOT allow you to camp in the cave.

If you require an annual permit, please apply to the Permit Secretary by email.

Date permit required (dd/mm/yyyy - Or select from Calendar)*

Permit End Date

Planned Trip (300 chars left)

Confirmation and Anti Spam

Declaration: Please check this box to confirm that you have read and understood the Access Conditions (including the OFD I Access information), Rules and Conservation Code and that you agree to abide by them. In particular, you confirm that you are aware that all parts of the cave are within a Site of Special Scientific Interest and that damage any caused may constitute a criminal offence*

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