Ingleborough Cave, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, was first discovered in 1837 by brave Victorian explorers who drained away a lake and went on to discover 1/2km of previously unexplored passages delving deep beneath Ingleborough mountain with only candles to guide them! Today, the cave is well lit, and you can follow in the footsteps of those pioneers on an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery! A concrete footpath leads visitors past breath-taking stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones, as you journey through a kilometre of passages brought to life by formations and artefacts dating back millions of years!
Long walk up from Clapham village but worth every step. Beautiful show cave that you walk through and end up 500 metres under ground. Low ceilings in places but hard hats provided so all good. Staff friendly and on hand for questions and queries. Amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites and the different colours formed by the different elements in the water's. Little shop with basic souvenirs and refreshments.
To be honest, I didn't understand why I should pay about 16 pounds per person for "a cave" but I couldn't be more wrong! This cave is breathtaking, and the size is surprising! The self-guided tour is interesting and helpful to spot the amazing things in the cave. Bring some warmer clothes if you come during the summer (the cave is colder than outside). You will find a small snacks and hot drinks shop with some souvenirs at the entrance to the cave.
What a wonderful experience. The show caves at Ingleborough are a must visit. Dogs and children welcome and it's a lovely walk from the village past the lake and along the water. The formations are incredible especially at the top where you see a fabulous reflection
The cave is well worth visiting. Some massive stalagmites. 500 metre easy walk of a beautiful underground world. Interesting guide will point out the fossils and with a small river running through you get pools of water with the cave ceiling reflected in them. This area of England has lots of natural attractions to explore so would definitely recommend as a tourist to put it on your to do list.
Ingleborough Cave and trails truly exceeded all my expectations! The journey up to the cave was like walking through a dream with its lovely lake, verdant trees, captivating waterfalls, and Aunt Bessie's grotto adding even more magic to the experience. Once inside the caves, I found myself in awe of nature's artistry displayed through intricate stalactites and breathtaking formations. As someone on the taller side, navigating through some areas with low ceilings required a bit of caution but added a fun adventure element to it. On our way back down by following along the riverbank overlooking beautiful hills and fields before stumbling upon that quaint little church made this entire trip simply unforgettable. Highly recommend this place for anyone seeking beauty in nature's wonders!
Went there today for the first time. Always driven past it but never visited. I took my kids and they really enjoyed it. Very breathtaking and an amazing place.
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Long walk up from Clapham village but worth every step. Beautiful show cave that you walk through and end up 500 metres under ground. Low ceilings in places but hard hats provided so all good. Staff friendly and on hand for questions and queries. Amazing formations of stalagmites and stalactites and the different colours formed by the different elements in the water's. Little shop with basic souvenirs and refreshments.
To be honest, I didn't understand why I should pay about 16 pounds per person for "a cave" but I couldn't be more wrong! This cave is breathtaking, and the size is surprising! The self-guided tour is interesting and helpful to spot the amazing things in the cave. Bring some warmer clothes if you come during the summer (the cave is colder than outside). You will find a small snacks and hot drinks shop with some souvenirs at the entrance to the cave.
What a wonderful experience. The show caves at Ingleborough are a must visit. Dogs and children welcome and it's a lovely walk from the village past the lake and along the water. The formations are incredible especially at the top where you see a fabulous reflection
The cave is well worth visiting. Some massive stalagmites. 500 metre easy walk of a beautiful underground world. Interesting guide will point out the fossils and with a small river running through you get pools of water with the cave ceiling reflected in them. This area of England has lots of natural attractions to explore so would definitely recommend as a tourist to put it on your to do list.
Ingleborough Cave and trails truly exceeded all my expectations! The journey up to the cave was like walking through a dream with its lovely lake, verdant trees, captivating waterfalls, and Aunt Bessie's grotto adding even more magic to the experience. Once inside the caves, I found myself in awe of nature's artistry displayed through intricate stalactites and breathtaking formations. As someone on the taller side, navigating through some areas with low ceilings required a bit of caution but added a fun adventure element to it. On our way back down by following along the riverbank overlooking beautiful hills and fields before stumbling upon that quaint little church made this entire trip simply unforgettable. Highly recommend this place for anyone seeking beauty in nature's wonders!
Went there today for the first time. Always driven past it but never visited. I took my kids and they really enjoyed it. Very breathtaking and an amazing place.
