Caves and Caverns
Caves and caverns attract many visitors who enjoy them in different ways. Visiting a cave on a tour can be a great family activity but the caves are also used by professionals who can travel miles in cavern system like the ones found at White Scar Cave near Hawes. Caving in this manner is very dangerous and should only be undertaking with the appropriate safety gear & knowledge, or by hiring a professional guide.
Traditionally, caves have often had place in the local folklore or may even have been used as an ancient dwelling. The historical and archaeological significance of caves in the region has been proved through the discovery many Neolithic remains, Attermire Cave near Settle is an example of this.
Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Dales
Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We offer a range of facilities for a great family day out,...
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She lived some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Her Prophetic visions became known and feared...
Clapham
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...
Yorkshire Dales
Britain’s largest collection of caves in terms of size and numbers are located in the Yorkshire Dales, they also rival caves found in South Wales for quality too. Caves can be found scattered...