Kingsdale Master Cave, Kingsdale (West)

Rigging

Master Cave can be rigged either in the centre or on the left. A 15m rope will suffice for either, but might not allow for doubling the first anchor on the traverse if rigging on the left.

The rescue traverse requires a long rope. Unsure on the precise length, but 35m seemed to get me about half way.

East Entrance Passage / Simpson/Swinsto Final Chamber

Warning: Connecting boulder slope reported to be unstable.

Rowten Sumps

Wetsuit/neofleece is important. In order from this end, they are 2m, 4m, 8m. The 2m sump often has a small airspace in low water.

Make sure you’re in the right place as there are lots of other sumps in the area which aren’t free-diveable.

Free-dive line is anchored in the ceiling, so air bells are obvious. Both air bells are large enough to fit two people at a time.

Final (8m) sump can silt up and collect farming wire etc. - be aware of this risk.