CHEDDAR RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Head‑to‑toe caving kit hire for Cheddar’s underground playground
A complete hire service offering basic, dry and wet cave sets — book online, via a booking form or by hotline for same‑day needs.
Head‑to‑toe caving kit hire for Cheddar’s underground playground.
Cave Climb’s Equipment Hire outfits cavers organising their own sessions with full, personal protective kit — from a simple helmet-and-light setup to insulated wet‑suit ensembles — making it easy to turn up prepared for the network of caves around Cheddar.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete head‑to‑toe sets
Hire covers everything from a basic helmet, light and belt to full wet‑caving ensembles with oversuits, fleece undersuits, kneepads, neoprene socks and wellies — pick the level of protection that matches your route and conditions.
Three clear packages with per‑day pricing
Choose Basic, Dry or Wet sets at published daily rates, letting you tailor cost and protection to the session you’ve planned.
Online booking or a short‑notice hotline
Reserve kit through three online booking options or the Kit Hire Booking Form; for same‑day or next‑day needs use the Booking Hotline to secure gear at short notice.
What the day feels like
What hiring kit feels like
The hire service strips away the packing guesswork: select the appropriate set, confirm the booking and you’ll arrive ready to descend. The three-tiered options simplify decisions — from a minimal helmet, light and belt package to insulated wet kits when water and cold are expected — so you can focus on navigating passages rather than sourcing kit.
THE KIT
Complete head‑to‑toe sets
Hire covers everything from a basic helmet, light and belt to full wet‑caving ensembles with oversuits, fleece undersuits, kneepads, neoprene socks and wellies — pick the level of protection that matches your route and conditions.
THE OPTIONS
Three clear packages with per‑day pricing
Choose Basic, Dry or Wet sets at published daily rates, letting you tailor cost and protection to the session you’ve planned.
THE BOOKING
Online booking or a short‑notice hotline
Reserve kit through three online booking options or the Kit Hire Booking Form; for same‑day or next‑day needs use the Booking Hotline to secure gear at short notice.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from hiring kit here — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Basic Set: helmet, light and belt. Dry Cave Set: helmet, light, belt, oversuit, kneepads and wellington boots. Wet Cave Set: helmet, light, belt, oversuit, fleece undersuit, kneepads, neoprene socks and wellington boots.
Basic Set £10.00 per set, per day. Dry Cave Set £21.00 per set, per day. Wet Cave Set £29.00 per set, per day.
Online booking is available with three options; if the online options do not cover your needs you can use the Kit Hire Booking Form or contact the Booking Hotline for short‑notice arrangements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I book hire kit online?
Yes. Online booking is offered with three simple options; if those don’t cover your requirements you can use the Kit Hire Booking Form.
What is the Booking Hotline for short‑notice hires?
For same‑day or next‑day bookings use the Booking Hotline 01934265351 to arrange kit quickly.
What does the Basic Set include?
The Basic Set includes a helmet, light and belt and is priced at £10.00 per set, per day.
What’s in the Dry and Wet sets and how much do they cost?
Dry Cave Set: helmet, light, belt, oversuit, kneepads and wellington boots — £21.00 per set, per day. Wet Cave Set: helmet, light, belt, oversuit, fleece undersuit, kneepads, neoprene socks and wellington boots — £29.00 per set, per day.
Is equipment provided for instructed sessions?
No hire is necessary for instructed sessions because all equipment is included as part of those bookings.