Descent 307 cover - Emma Key in Doolin River Cave. Photo: Bill Nix
Issue 307 back cover - Mathew Sedgwick on the High Level Route in Heron Pot, Yorkshire Dales. Photo: Gareth Williams

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Descent (307), December 2025

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The Final Phase of Vurley Swallet
Peter Glanvill reports on a lengthy Mendip project that has resulted in significant new ground since it was last reported in Descent.

Fairies Fest
George North, with the help of many others, reports on a grand underground get-together in County Durham.

Back to Llangollen
Last year’s Hidden Earth venue, the Llangollen Pavilion, proved so popular that it was chosen to host this year’s – and next year’s – events. Polly Judd writes about her experience of the greatest social gathering in the caving calendar.

A River in the Clouds
Simon Brooks and Brian Kharpran Daly report on the 2025 Caving in the Abode of the Clouds expedition, which took place from 2-28 February 2025 as part of the enduring partnership between Indian and international cavers, supported by the Shillong-based Meghalaya Adventurers’ Association.

Speleosisters+ at Five
Gwenllian Tawy and Rachel Turnbull write about alternative spaces in caving.

Caving in Madeira
The volcanic Atlantic island of Madeira is better known for its jagged peaks, unique wildlife, rocky beaches and cerulean waters than for its subterranean delights, but as Chris Scaife writes, cavers who find themselves over there on a beach holiday need not despair.

Exploring the Caves of the Big Blue
Konstantinos Trimmis reports on an expedition to explore caves on the Greek island of Amorgos.

The Descent Christmas Crossword
Martin Wright keeps up the Descent Christmas tradition.

Cover: Emma Key in Doolin River Cave. Photo: Bill Nix

Back Cover: Mathew Sedgwick on the High Level Route in Heron Pot,
Yorkshire Dales. Photo: Gareth Williams

 

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