We feel that our Underground Adventurer Extreme is Cornwall’s ultimate adventure experience. This is a full day of mine exploration, aimed at those who are looking for a truly unique and challenging experience that will push their boundaries and put them well outside of their comfort zone. This fantastic trip allows people with no previous experience the opportunity to access and explore the deep mine workings of abandoned Cornish tin mines that are normally the preserve of experienced cavers and mine explorers.  In the first half of the day, you will take on the Underground Adventurer, and incredible trip in its own write. Using only caving techniques, this is authentic exploration, with no frills or fixed lighting. To successfully travel through this mine we have to cross many deep mine shafts and climb up, down and across the bottomless chasms that the Cornish miners of old excavated over hundreds of years. Don't worry, we are always attached to ropes for safety, but a head for heights is a must, as none of these obstacles can be avoided. We use via ferrata-like installations and even abseiling to move between the levels.  The second half of the day sees us descending even deeper underground, to reach another long-abandoned tin mine. After abseiling down the mine’s main shaft, we have to traverse narrow tunnels and cross several chasms to reach the next abseil, that takes us down to the deep level of this mine. From here, we have access to miles of workings that we can explore. Finally, we have to climb our way back up the walls of the mine before a final caving ladder climb brings us to the exit.  Itinerary This experience starts with completing the Underground Adventure trip in the morning. No mean feat in itself, after the Underground Adventurer we’ll break for lunch, either by the sea in the beautiful coastal setting of Porth Nanven, near St. Just in west Cornwall. After lunch we head back underground, this time into a different mine. After some abseil practice, gained from the morning, you’re now ready to take on the two successive abseils required to reach the deepest levels of the huge, abandoned tin mine that we will be exploring. We’ll take some time to explore the extensive network of workings that comprise this mine, with its innumerable tunnels, full of handiwork and artefacts left by the miners of old. The trip culminates in climbing back up the chasms towards the exit, before a final caving ladder climb to reach daylight and the conclusion of a truly epic day of mine exploration. As well as providing a bucket-load of adrenalin, this trip gives a fascinating insight to the lives and working conditions of the Cornish miners back in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their world really has to be seen to be believed. As well as being fully qualified cave and mine leaders, your instructors are also passionate about Cornish mining heritage and history. So, rest assured that you will get to learn a great deal about what went on 'below grass' in Cornwall throughout its rich mining history.  The minimum age for this trip is 18. A good level of fitness is required to complete this full-day experience. Similarly to the Underground Adventurer, a head for heights is a must. From the outset, there are deep shafts and chasms to cross, and they cannot be avoided. Please see our video of the Underground Adventurer on Youtube to check that this trip is for you. If you are unsure, please give us a call so that we can have a chat about it. If you are looking for something a little less challenging, then please see our Underground Adventurer or Underground Explorer trips.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Caving Suits, Caving Helmets & Head Torches 🔦 Harnesses 🧗   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Some old clothes to wear under the caving suit. There is a chance of getting them slightly wet or muddy, so don't bring your Sunday best! We suggest bringing a range of layering options, as well as maybe a second set for the afternoon section of the trip. 🍴 Food - You need to bring your own lunch, and we recommend additional food and drink to last you throughout the day. 📋 Other - Please bring wellies or other suitable boots for the activity. If you need to borrow ours, let us know your shoe sizes.

The Underground Explorer is our entry-level mine exploration trip. We visit an ancient, abandoned Cornish tin mine, tucked away in an idyllic location on a Cornish cliffside. We get to explore a few levels of this authentic mine, left as it was when abandoned by the miners long ago. The Underground Explorer is our easier-level session which offers a great introduction to real Cornish Mine Exploration. It will involve descending some ladders to enter the mine, some short-lived tight spaces, and requires a reasonable level of fitness. There is even the option to try a small abseil to give you a flavour of what more advanced caving techniques are all about.  Unlike a show mine, this is authentic exploration, using caving equipment, and the only sources of light are the head torches we attach to our helmets. As well as giving you a good dose of adventure, we also share the history of Cornish mining, and we feel the only way to truly appreciate this huge part of Cornwall's heritage is to see it for yourself, up close and personal. This trip does include descending some ladders and some  confined spaces. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. If you are not sure if this trip is for you, please get in touch so we can have a chat. For those looking for the ultimate underground experience in Cornwall, then please see our Underground Adventurer or Underground Adventurer Extreme tours. Itinerary You will meet your instructor in the car park, and we'll commence getting prepped for the trip, putting on our caving suits, wellies, helmets and harnesses. After double-checking the head torches are good to go, we set off.  When we reach the mine entrance, we have to descend a series of short ladders to enter the mine proper. We're now underground, making our way along a 500-year-old tunnel that leads to the inner workings of the mine. We spend the majority of the tour exploring these levels, before making our way up to ta different entrance to the mine where we can try some abseiling. There's a lot more to it than that, and we look forward to welcoming you on this trip to enjoy the full experience. Once you've completed this trip, you may decide you're ready for the Underground Adventurer next time you visit Cornwall! The minimum age for this trip is 10 years old. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. Descending and ascending ladders is mandatory and there will be some tight spaces.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - We provide you with a caving suit, wellies, harness, helmet and head torch.   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Some old clothes to wear under the caving suit. There is a chance of getting them slightly wet or muddy, so don't bring your Sunday best! 🍴 Food - Some food and drink for after the trip - you may well be hungry and thirsty. 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Please bring wellies or other suitable boots for the activity. If you need to borrow ours, let us know your shoe sizes.

The Underground Adventurer is one of Cornwall's most exciting adventure experiences and certainly its most unique. Join us for this thrilling vertical trip through an abandoned Cornish tin mine, tucked away in a secret valley in the ancient tin mining district of St. Just in west Cornwall. Journey deep into an ancient tin mine and experience the thrill of underground exploration whilst getting a first-hand insight into how the miners of old lived and worked in these underground spaces. You will cross deep mine shafts and traverse bottomless chasms on this unique experience.ItineraryUsing only caving techniques, this is authentic exploration, with no frills or fixed lighting. To successfully travel through this mine we have to cross many deep mine shafts and climb up, down and across the bottomless chasms that the Cornish miners of old excavated over hundreds of years. Don't worry, we are always attached to ropes for safety, but a head for heights is a must, as none of these obstacles can be avoided. We use via ferrata-like installations and even abseiling to move between the levels. As well as providing a bucket-load of adrenalin, this trip gives a fascinating insight to the lives and working conditions of the Cornish miners back in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their world really has to be seen to be believed. As well as being fully qualified cave and mine leaders, your instructors are also passionate about Cornish mining heritage and history. So, rest assured that you will get to learn a great deal about what went on 'below grass' in Cornwall throughout its rich mining history. The minimum age for this trip is 14. A reasonable level of fitness is required but most importantly, a head for heights is a must. From the outset, there are deep shafts and chams to cross, and they cannot be avoided. Please see our video of the Underground Adventurer on Youtube to check that this trip is for you. If you are unsure, please give us a call so that we can have a chat about it. If you are looking for something a little less challenging, then please see our Underground Explorer trip.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - Some old clothes to wear under the caving suit. There is a chance of getting them slightly wet or muddy, so don't bring your Sunday best! 🍴 Food - Some food and drink for after the trip - you may well be hungry and thirsty. The shops, pubs and cafes of St. Just are close by once the trip is over, however. 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - Please bring wellies or other suitable boots for the activity. If you need to borrow ours, let us know your shoe sizes.