Penyghent Pot

Location
Grid Reference: |Hunt%20Pot;54.161710;-2.267625|Car%20park;54.148767;-2.295834&centre=54.158089;-2.277131&scale=14 SD 8290 7332

Altitude: 424 m

Description
A classic Dales stream pot that provides a fine trip to the downstream sump. Harder undertakings include trips to Friday the 13th Series and The Living Dead Extensions.

Friday the 13th Series
An extension from very near the bottom that provides a challenging trip.

Living Dead Extensions
Generally regarded as the hardest non-diving trip in the Dales.

Access
Via a CNCC permit.

History
Explored by the NPC 1949-1950 and The Hunt Pot inlet in 1954. Friday the 13th Series explored by ULSA during 1986-7. The Living Dead Extensions were explored by ULSA during 1988-9

References and Further Reading

 * 1) "Penyghent Pot", ULSA EXplorations Journal II, pp 65-80