Become a member
You don't need any experience to start caving with us, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get muddy. New cavers are welcome on taster trips before deciding whether to join, and members get access to regular trips, training, equipment loan and a friendly community.
The easiest way to get started is to email our secretary at info@gloucester-speleo.org and we'll help you onto your first trip.
How to join
Get in touch
Email our secretary to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your caving experience. None is required.
Come on a trip
Join us on a taster trip to try caving for yourself. We provide the technical kit and experienced members to show you the ropes.
Become a member
Enjoyed it? Fill in the membership application form below, arrange your BCA insurance, and start joining our regular meets and socials.
Membership application form
When you're ready to join, download the application form, fill it in and email a scanned copy (or a clear photo) to our secretary at secretary@gloucester-speleo.org.uk. Membership runs January to December, and if you join part-way through the year the fee is reduced pro-rata. We'll confirm your membership and help you arrange BCA insurance if you don't already have it through another club.
Membership options
Full Membership
£18/yearIndividual membership with full access to trips, training and equipment loan.
BCA third-party insurance is mandatory and charged separately.
Family Membership
£26/yearCovers a household so the whole family can get involved.
BCA third-party insurance is mandatory and charged separately.
Temporary Membership
£5Covers 4 trips or 3 months from your first trip, whichever comes first.
Available to a prospective member once, so you can try before committing.
What's included
Regular Caving Trips
Rope & SRT Training
Access to Club Equipment
Monthly Socials
Access to Club Library
A Friendly Community
Common questions
Do I need any experience?
Not at all. Many of our members started with no caving experience. We run beginner-friendly trips and experienced members are always on hand to help.
What equipment do I need?
For your first trips we can lend you the technical kit. You'll just need old clothes, warm layers and sturdy wellies or boots. Over time most members build up their own gear.
What is BCA insurance and why do I need it?
British Caving Association membership provides third-party liability insurance that is required to cave with the club and to access many caves. It is arranged in addition to your GSS membership.
Ready to come underground?
Email our secretary at info@gloucester-speleo.org and we'll get you booked onto your first trip.