The Cambrian Caving Council (CCC) (formed 1969) is the national governing body

Governing bodies of sports in Wales

The governing bodies of sports in Wales perform an organisational, regulatory or sanctioning function at a national level in Wales, some tracing their history to the 19th Century. Many cooperate with similar bodies from other countries to agree rule changes for their sport. Most implement decisions...

 of caving

Caving

Caving—also occasionally known as spelunking in the United States and potholing in the United Kingdom—is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems...

 in Wales

Wales

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...

. It is the national association for caving, representing the interests of caving clubs in Wales. CCC is a member of several organisations including: the Brecon Beacons National Park; Access & Recreation Advisory Group; the Countryside Council for Wales

Countryside Council for Wales

The Countryside Council for Wales is an Assembly Government Sponsored Body. It is the Welsh Assembly Government's wildlife conservation authority for Wales...

; the Gower Cave Advisory Group; the Gwenlais Valley Consortium (Carmel Woods); the Pembrokeshire Outdoor Charter; the Welsh Exploration Society; and the Welsh Sports Association

Welsh Sports Association

The Welsh Sports Association is an independent, umbrella body, supporting and representing the national and international interests of all the national governing bodies of sport and physical recreation in Wales. It has a membership of over 60 NGBs...

. The CCC also maintains contact with several other regional and national bodies including: the Forestry Commission

Forestry Commission

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; Forestry Enterprise; various bat groups; Welsh Water

Welsh Water

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; and Sport Wales, as well as with the other Regional Caving Councils.