Disappointment Pot, Cave entrance in Cumbria, United Kingdom
The entrance features a steep grassy shakehole leading to a series of narrow stream passages with five short descending pitches and chambers.
First explorers J. Blackburn-Holden and Eli Simpson entered the cave in 1912, finding a water-filled crawl that inspired its current name.
The cave exists within the Gaping Gill system, representing a significant part of British caving heritage and geological research opportunities.
Visitors require professional caving equipment and expertise to navigate the cave's narrow passages, including the minimal airspace duck sections.
The cave connects to Hensler's Master Cave through an 80-meter spacious passage after descending five pitches, with the longest being 14 meters.
GPS coordinates: 54.14700,-2.38052
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:50
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