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6 Caverns & Caves in Yorkshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
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1. Gaping Gill
2. Yordas Cave
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
3. White Scar Cave
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4.5 based on 1,290 reviews
Reviewed By LincsHappytraveller - Saxilby, United Kingdom
We had a fascinating trip into the cave system with our knowledgeable guide Tim. He took time to make sure all the group were safe and was both interesting and using. He clearly explained the history of the finding of the caves and all the different formations. The tour takes around an hour then you're left to make your own way back out which is when you can take photos. The cave system is wet ( obviously) and there are slopes and metal stairs so good shoes are a must. And as the cave is a constant 8 degrees it's best to wear something warm under your waterproof. There's a cafe with great views, a shop and clean toilets. Currently tours go into the caves every 90 minutes, masks must be worn in the caves and booking is not necessary.
4. Ingleborough Cave
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4.5 based on 434 reviews
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 are led by expert guides through a kilometre of passages brought to life by formations and artefacts dating back millions of years! The significant impact of the Ice Age is visible, and as recently as 2002 the tooth of a woolly rhinoceros, now long extinct, was discovered just beyond the show cave!
Reviewed By Y8931OTmichaelf
This is well worth a visit if you are in this area of the Dales. A nice walk of approx. 2km up to the cave is not too strenuous at all and is definitely worth when you go inside. Our guide was fantastic and very enthusiastic about the caves. The tour lasted approx. 40mins, was enjoyable and interesting throughout.
5. Stump Cross Caverns
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
One of Yorkshires Premier Showcaves, centered in the heart of Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Reviewed By squishypanda16 - Barnsley, United Kingdom
We love exploring new places and on our way to Aysgarth where we’re staying for the week. We saw a sign for the caverns and decided to book a visit for today. We walked in and Stephen made us feel right at home! He was very friendly and had lots of information to tell us. We love that it was a self guided tour so there was no rush and it was nice and quiet with just me and my partner. The trail of fairy doors was fascinating and we love all things magical so this made it extra special for us both too!
6. Mother Shipton's Cave
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4.0 based on 1,654 reviews
Mother Shipton was born in 1488, in a cave on the banks of the River Nidd, and grew up around Knaresborough. As she grew older, her prophecies became known throughout England. She foretold the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Beside Mother Shipton’s cave is the famous Petrifying Well, a unique geological phenomenon. Over hundreds of years curiosity has drawn millions of visitors to the well to see cascading water turn everyday objects to stone - as if by magic. Visitors from all over the world have been enchanted by the park’s natural beauty, mesmerised by the Petrifying Well and fascinated by Mother Shipton’s story. The park has several scenic picnic areas, an adventure playground and museum and gift shop. Dogs are welcome in all areas, apart from the playground, and must be kept on a lead. Themed events run during school holidays, for more information and to book tickets visit the website.
Reviewed By 19laura93 - Bourton-on-the-Water, United Kingdom
I went with my girlfriend and it’s amazing. For the £2 parking you have to pay, it’s definitely worth it as you can leave the car there all day and walk around the town. The £7 entry is reasonable as the walk through the woods is gorgeous, and there’s lots of interesting boards to read as you go through. The cave and petrifying well themselves are fascinating and it’s great to hear the history that comes with them. The £1 guide book is definitely worth it, as there’s more history about each part of the walk, cave, well and nearby town. We had a lovely picnic beside the weir before we left. As two adults not having to cater for any children, I would fully recommend it and would go again.
