Mine Exploration

Description
Mine Exploration is similar to caving but exploring man made rather than natural underground passages. The man made element of this environment provides different challenges, hazards and surroundings to those found in a caving environment.

Who is it suitable for?
Mine explorations is suitable for Scouts and Explorers.

Additional Information
All mining must take place in mines which have current inspection reports, copies of these can be requested from activities@scouts.org.uk.

Badge Links
Cubs Our Adventure Challenge Award
Scouts Adventure Challenge Award, Caving Activity Badge

How to run/provide mine exploration

There are 3 ways of running Mine Exploration in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running mine exploration yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running mine exploration using an external provider
Activity for adult groups - running mine exploration for a group entirely of adults

Useful links

The National Governing Body for mine exploration is:

British Caving Association

Factsheets on mine exploration

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

Rules on mine exploration

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity: