| Ingleborough Mountain, one of the
famous Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales National Park,
is renowned for its caves and potholes.
The area contains a labyrinth of underground passages
and watercourses hollowed out of the limestone rock
over thousands of years. The glaciers of the Ice Ages
advanced over the area and have left behind a unique
and picturesque landscape, but it is on the South side
of Ingleborough, near Clapham Village, where there are
the most famous caves in the British Isles.
High on the mountain Fell Beck drops into Gaping Gill
pothole with Britain’s highest waterfall into
the largest underground chamber in the British Isles
Fell Beck then makes its way through large underground
passages to finally emerge lower down the mountain at
Ingleborough Cave.
A visit to Clapham has a great deal to offer. It encapsulates
some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
so
allow yourself time and really enjoy it!
The Cave is suitable for pushchairs, and dogs are allowed
on leads. It is very rarely affected by wet weather
and visits can be arranged in confidence. In fact, the
wetter the weather the more spectacular the Cave!
Admission Charges
Cave admission charges are £6.00 for adults, and
£3.00 for children. A family ticket allowing for
2 adults and 2 children is available at the reduced
rate of £15.00. Special rates are available for
parties. Payment may be made by cash, cheque or card.
Mid-week visits during the winter months by appointment
only
PLEASE NOTE
When you get to Clapham, park in the NCCP over on the
right.
To reach the cave from the car park follow the signed
route on foot past the church and an impressive view
of a waterfall, to reach the old sawmill building and
the entrance to the Ingleborough Cave Estate Nature
Trail. A small charge is made for the trail, and leaflets
are available at the start to help you to interpret
the many features to be seen along the route.This is
a popular 2 km walk for people of all ages, passing
the lake, and up through the wooded valley to the open
dale and the imposing entrance to the cave. You should
allow a minimum of half an hour for the walk.
National Grid Reference: SD 75432 71069
(Or pass the entrance and take the Ingleborough
trackway for free.)
You then have a couple of miles walk to get to the
cave entrance!
See website
for details.
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