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The longest show cave in Britain

The guided tour covers 1 mile and takes about 80 minutes.

KS1 Geography - William Whiskerson visits White Scar Cave

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White Scar Cave - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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• (1.75 mi) Meadow Falls
• (1.92 mi) The Pines
• (0.53 mi) Falls Park
• (1.93 mi) Thornbrook Barn Caravan Site
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• (1.79 mi) Masons Freehouse
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• (1.90 mi) Ingleborough
• (1.79 mi) Masons Freehouse Ingleton
• (1.44 mi) Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
• (3.36 mi) Ingleborough Cave
• (4.76 mi) Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk

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An Underground Adventure For All The Family In the Yorkshire Dales

Follow in the footsteps of early victorian explorers on an exciting journey venturing 500 metres underground into one of the u.k's most jaw dropping natural wonders., a premier show cave in the yorkshire dales, journey through 450 million years of geology and history, and discover spectacular formations in one of the country's natural wonders., plan your visit, what's here, the old sawmill café.

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INGLEBOROUGH CAVE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

• Sun - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
• (1.90 mi) The Traddock
• (2.74 mi) Moor View Bed and Breakfast
• (2.31 mi) Orcaber Farm Caravan & Camping Park
• (1.45 mi) Wood View Bed & Breakfast
• (3.67 mi) Middle Studfold Farm
• (1.11 mi) The Old Sawmill Café
• (1.78 mi) The Game Cock Inn
• (3.86 mi) The OPO Bar
• (1.94 mi) Goat Gap Cafe
• (3.05 mi) Elaines Tea Rooms

Yorkshire Dales National Park

• Victoria Cave
• Mossdale Caverns
• Yordas Cave
• Stump Cross Caverns
• White Scar Cave
• Ingleborough Cave
• Great Douk Cave
• Three Counties system
• Gaping Gill
• Long Churns and Alum Pot

Caves and potholes form a major part of our limestone landscape. This landscape is known as karst and the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the finest and most extensive example in Britain. There are over 2500 known caves in the Dales including the longest system in Britain, The  Three Counties , and the famous large chamber of Gaping Gill. There are popular beginners trips such as  Long Churns  with its famous squeeze called the Cheesepress, and  Great Douk Cave .

Caving is not all about crawling either – there are magnificent stream way passages where the ceiling is high in the distance and big chambers –  Gaping Gill  is large enough to accommodate St Paul’s Cathedral. If you think it is dank and gloomy you also need to think again, with their beautiful passages and shafts and calcite formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, curtains and flowstone, they can be places of great beauty and peace.

How do caves form?

The caves of the Yorkshire Dales have formed in limestone rock over a period of many thousands of years. Limestone is a strong rock but has many joints and cracks and is also soluble in rainwater, although extremely slowly. In cave systems other processes are also involved in their formation. Abrasion by sand and cobbles is very important. Spray erosion occurs near underground waterfalls. In larger chambers wall and roof collapse can speed up these processes.

How can I explore them?

Go on a course.

Exploring caves takes knowledge, the right equipment and experience. It is best to gain these either through a course run be a qualified guide, or by joining a local club. If you know what you are doing and just need to hire some equipment, then  Inglesports  is the place to go.

Have a look in the  Call in the Experts  section or on the  New to Caving  website for a local club.

Alternatively you can gain a taste of the experience by visiting one of the show caves in the Dales:

• White Scar Cave  near Ingleton
• Ingleborough Cave  near Clapham
• Stump Cross Caverns  near Greenhow

Annual winch into Gaping Gill

Each year members of the public can be lowered into Gaping Gill by winch to see the dramatic main chamber from underground. The winch meets are organised by  Craven and  Bradford Pothole Clubs  and occur every year centred around the bank holidays at the end of May and end of August.

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Discover the magic and mystery of stump cross caverns..

Join us on a journey of discovery

Step back in time and explore our magnificent Yorkshire Dales caves.

The Yorkshire Dales conceal an incredible secret. Deep underground, below the hills and valleys, there lies a vast network of caves to explore. A natural wonder, hidden from human eyes for hundreds of thousands of years.

Now's your chance to step back in time. Book your tickets to Stump Cross Caverns and you'll unlock a trove of prehistoric marvels – twisting caverns, unspoilt rock formations and mysterious nooks and crannies. All frozen in time – and all with stories to tell.

Ready for adventure? Let's see what's in store…

"Psst… fancy a spot of time travel? Take our time machine for a spin and explore the 300-million-year history of our caves."

Psst…  fancy a spot of time travel?

"Take our time machine for a spin and explore the 300-million-year history of our caves."

Discover a prehistoric world underground

What to expect

A visit to Stump Cross is more than a family day out. It's a voyage back in time – a portal to a long-forgotten age before humans or dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Join us for a day of discovery and explore some of the best-preserved prehistoric caves in the UK. You'll navigate twisting passageways, uncover incredible rock formations and learn of ancient mysteries hidden deep underground.

Whatever your age, whatever the weather – Stump Cross Caverns is always an adventure.

An hour of discovery

Our caves take about 50 minutes to explore fully.

Free kids' activities

Try our fossil quiz or search for fairy doors as you explore.

Incredible lighting

After 3PM, we switch off the lights for our magical UV experience.

All safety gear is provided, including hard hats and torches.

The start of an epic adventure

The door shuts behind you and you're instantly transported to a new world. The air seems a little cooler. Your voice echoes against the damp limestone walls. You feel a tingle of excitement – adventure awaits.

The Butcher's Shop

Duck under a rocky nook and prepare to be amazed. You've reached The Butcher's Shop – an awe-inspiring assortment of colourful stalactites. Huge and heavy, they hang imposingly from the roof as if frozen in time.

Do they remind you of anything? In the early days of Stump Cross, cavers thought they looked like massive slabs of meat hanging in a butcher's window. They even have a natural reddish tinge, thanks to the veins of iron ore in the rock. These minerals were deposited over thousands of years by rainwater that trickled in from above.

As you blink your way through twisting tunnels, the rock formations start to put on a show. Stop to admire the sheer variety of shapes and textures, then forge ahead to meet The Twins.

You'll know them when you see them: two gargantuan pillars of rock that stretch from floor to ceiling – as if they were parts of an ancient structure lost to time.

The Twins started life as stalagmites and stalactites, but grew and grew until they met in the middle. How long do you think that took?

The Wolverine Cave

A short distance on, you come to a small set of steps. Climb them to enter The Wolverine Cave, where an ancient wolverine skull was discovered back in 1922.

This cavern is a feast for the eyes. To the left, shimmering limestone pillars trickle with water. To the right, a jumble of boulders conceals a hidden route to the darkest reaches of the cave. And overhead, a giant rift teems with stalactites, which cling to the roof like barnacles on a sunken ship.

You'll be exploring more of the Wolverine Cave as you head on. Ready? Let's go.

The Curtain

You've got a little way to go until you reach The Curtain, but there's plenty to see en route. Keep an eye out for the translucent "straw" stalactites, which look almost like tiny icicles – as well as the rimstone pools, fashioned into fractal-like patterns by years of rainwater erosion.

Then you'll see it – one of the most impressive sights in the whole cave. The Curtain is a thin sheet of rock, shot through with dazzling red streaks like a dragon's wing. (Look carefully and you might even spot a snoozing dragon. Shh…)

The Chamber of Pillars

The next cavern to explore is The Chamber of Pillars, so-called because of its many impressive calcite columns. On the way, look out for The Jewel Box – a hidden nook containing a sparkling, crystal-coated pool – and The Hawk, a bird-like stump of rock, worn into shape by thousands of curious hands.

The Chamber of Pillars has many of its own treasures to discover. Perhaps the most dazzling is The Cradle – a huge boulder dripping with pure white calcite deposits, which seem suspended in mid-flow like a frozen waterfall.

The Cathedral

You're deep into the caves now – and the rock formations are coming thick and fast. Don't miss The Sandcastles – an array of shapely limestone mounds surrounded by small pools – and a splendid, bulbous stalagmite that's known as The Policeman's Truncheon.

Finally, you reach a small set of steps and ascend into The Cathedral. In this vast natural cavern, you'll see two of Stump Cross Caverns' most impressive features.

On the left is The Organ, a wall of flowstone shaped like the towering pipes of a church organ. And on the right, a true showstopper – The Wedding Cake. Balanced precariously on a mound of boulders, this gigantic calcite column looks as pure and appealing as fresh, white icing.

Reindeer Cavern

Finally, you snake back through the tunnels to see Reindeer Cavern, the latest addition to our show caves. It was opened to the public in 2000, after years of hard work clearing out the huge boulders that blocked its entrance.

Step up to its viewing platform and you'll agree – it was well worth the effort.

You'll need a few minutes to take it all in. The tall, graceful column and beautiful calcite curtain. The teensy straw stalactites that seem to trickle from the ceiling. And – wait a moment – are those reindeer bones on the floor?

And that's not all…

Th ere's more than caves to visit at Stump Cross Caverns.

Explored every hidden corner of our caves? There's still plenty to do and see.

Why not search for treasures in our gift shop? Or pan for real crystals in our gem sluice? Or stop for a spot of tea and cake in our Time Cafe?

Whether you're looking for a fun family day out or you just love to learn, you can expect a whole day of adventure at Stump Cross.

There's more than caves to visit at Stump Cross Caverns.

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Nothing compares to the real thing. Book your tickets today and discover the magic of our Yorkshire Dales caves for yourself.

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Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit with an Unbeatable Caving Experience in Yorkshire!

Caving is an experience that will leave an indelible mark on your memory. At How Stean Gorge, your caving journey will lead you through the underground passages of Nidderdale, where you’ll encounter a world of wonder and mystery. Wade through crystalline waters, scramble through vast caverns, and marvel at the sight of ancient fossils. Embrace the challenge of sliding through the mud as you navigate horizontal and vertical routes, uncovering the secrets of the Nidderdale cave system, a network of  twelve kilometres of intertwining passageways  including caves like the renowned Manchester Hole and Goyden Pot.

What is Caving

Caving, also known as potholing, is an exhilarating adventure activity that involves exploring the subterranean world of caves and underground passages. Participants venture into naturally created caves to experience the breath taking beauty and mystery hidden beneath the earth’s surface. You are, of course, equipped with safety gear such as helmets, headlamps, and knee pads, which allows our cavers to traverse through narrow passages, climb over rock formations, wade through underground streams, and marvel at unique geological formations. It’s a chance to embrace the unknown, challenge personal boundaries, and immerse oneself in a world of darkness and wonders few have seen. Caving offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature’s hidden realms and witness the captivating forces that have shaped our planet for millennia, leaving participants with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world underground.

More Outdoor Activities and Facilities

For the best caving experience in Yorkshire, How Stean Gorge is your ultimate destination. And there’s more! Explore our range of  outdoor activities ,  food and drink options  or  lodges and camping availability . Our friendly team is eager to guide you on your journey to an extraordinary and exhilarating adventure amidst the natural wonders of the Yorkshire Dales so please get in touch with our friendly team, who will be more than happy to guide you in the right direction.

Our Caving experience includes

Our half-day caving adventure promises to be a highlight of your day! A detailed safety briefing will ensure your preparedness for the subterranean exploration ahead. With all safety equipment provided, including caving suits, belts, knee pads, wellington boots, helmets, and head torches, you’ll feel secure and ready for the thrill. Our friendly, highly experienced instructors, with a maximum group size of 10 people per instructor, are dedicated to guiding you through the depths, ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout the entire journey.

• Half-Day Unforgettable Caving Experience
• Detailed safety briefing
• All safety equipment provided including a caving suit, caving belt, knee pads, wellington boots, helmet and head torch
• A friendly, highly-experienced, qualified caving instructor
• Maximum of 10 per instructor

Why choose How stean Gorge for your caving adventure? Our unique and breathtaking gorge offers an unparalleled caving experience that you won’t find anywhere else. With a team of experienced and certified guides, we ensure your safety while providing you with an unforgettable journey through North Yorkshire.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced caver, we our caving experiences can suit all levels of expertise. You can trust us to provide you with a thrilling, educational, and truly memorable caving adventure. Join us at Hows tean Gorge and unearth the mysteries that lie beneath our stunning Yorkshire landscape!

• Super friendly and  highly qualified instructors  who specifically hold  British Caving Association  qualifications – either the Local Cave Mine Leader Award (LCMLA) or the Cave Instructor Certificate (CIC).
• High-quality equipment
• 5 star rated (see our  reviews )
• Hundreds of happy customers
• 1 instructor per 10 participants
• AALA Licensed Centre
• You can book this experience as part of a day or weekend of adventure.

Great for Personal Development

Here at How Stean Gorge, we believe greatly in the benefits of outdoor activities on both a personal and a team level! There are several development advantages from a caving experience, especially if you’re trying it as part of a school trip or work team-building activity.

• Strengthen your communication skills : the passages can be dark and winding, so communication is vital to avoid getting lost!
• Learn to trust others : it takes a lot to trust to follow someone into a small space underground. This experience really pushes you to rely on your instructor and let go.
• Build your self-confidence : caving is an effective way to develop your self-belief and confidence to try new and scary things, overcome fears and build resilience – particularly if you are claustrophobic.
• Become more reflective : evaluate your own and others’ experience in order to spot strengths and weaknesses to build on for next time!

See more  mental health benefits of outdoor activities  over on our  blog .

Our half-day caving adventure promises to be a highlight of your trip!

You’ll meet your instructor at How Stean Gorge (HG3 5SF) at the appointed day and time. Please come to reception/café on arrival.

When does this take place?

Daily: Activities generally start at 9.30am for morning sessions and 1.30pm for afternoon sessions. This activity is available throughout the year, however, we do constantly monitor weather conditions for safety purposes. Booking is essential.

What to Expect

You can look forward to walking, crawling, climbing or  abseiling  around some of the most incredible natural wonders that the country has to offer. If you’re looking for something a bit different – and you don’t mind a bit of mud! – then a Yorkshire caving experience is a must.

• Full or half-day UK caving experiences
• Book time with a private instructor or an open session with mixed groups
• Tailored sessions for beginners or advanced potholers
• Ages seven and up
• Available for  school trips ,  corporate visitors  and  families

What happens on the day?

Our sessions start at 09.30am and 1.30pm daily. We request that you arrive approximately 30 minutes before your start time and wear  appropriate clothing .

A detailed safety briefing will ensure your preparedness for the subterranean exploration ahead. With all safety equipment provided, including caving suits, belts, knee pads, wellington boots, helmets, and head torches, you’ll feel secure and ready for the thrill. Our friendly, highly experienced instructors, with a maximum group size of 10 per instructor, are dedicated to guiding you through the depths, ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout the entire journey. With sessions starting at 9.30 am and 1.30 pm daily, you’ll have ample opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique experience.

When you book onto one of our Yorkshire caving experiences, we can link those passageways up to create routes with varying difficulty. There are plenty of options available and we are happy to tailor your caving experience to your preferences. We’ll give you an amazing time and an experience you’ll never forget.

Back at base there are warm showers to change and refresh if needed.

Who is caving suitable for?

No previous experience is necessary makes this activity ideal for people of any skill level from  7 years old.   You can book individually or as part of a group, you’ll have the best of times with family and friend groups or as part of a hen and stag do weekend. This activity is also available as a residential or school day trip activity. Please see our educational  package  details here or contact our Outdoor Adventure Team on 01423 755666.

Booking Last Minute?

Online bookings close fourteen days before the date of the experience. If you cannot see any available space on our bookings calendar, please contact us on 01423 755666. In most cases, we should still be able to fit you in, as we often have additional instructors onsite.

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Explore The Historic Mile-Long Caves Trail Below The Yorkshire Dales

Situated in between Grassington and Pateley Bridge, this natural wonder is an exciting opportunity to explore a natural cave system that was carved out millions of years ago. You can be led through lit pathways under the Yorkshire Dales through one mile worth of cave. Stump Cross caves are located beneath Greenhow hill.

The cave expands for 4 miles in total and was discovered in 1860 by lead miners. It has a rich history that goes back millions of years and new passageways have led to the discovery of prehistoric creatures like wolverine and reindeer. As the only cave system in the Southern Yorkshire Dales, it is a unique opportunity to see some awe-inspiring rock formations and explore another world.

It is classed as an area of outstanding beauty and it isn’t surprising. You can see remains of shells and debris solidified under pressure over millions of years.

The pathways are lit and highlight interesting points with information on its history and geology. Children can enjoy their fossil quiz featuring fun characters including Sally Shark Tooth and Timmy Trilobiteas they explore. They can also look out for the mystical fairy door trail along the cave way passages.

The caves are at a constant 7 degrees so dress appropriately for the temperatures and make sure you wear ideal – you can borrow wellies and are provided with a helmet.

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After your visit, you can head to the cafe for some food and a drink before heading over to the gift shop for a memento of your trip. The Time Cafe serves up a hearty breakfast menu, as well as some decent pub grub style food and even a beer named after the Stump Cross beer.

The caves are open from 10am – 6pm every day, except during the winter months, where the caves are only open at weekends. The caves cost £7 for adults and £4.50 for children with kids under 4 getting in for free.

The caverns opening times are between 10 am and 6pm every day between the months of February and December. During the winter months, the caves are only open at weekends. Admission for adults is £7 and for children £4.50. Under fours get in for free. We want to try those amazing sausage rolls, they look delicious!

If you’d like to book or find out any more information visit their website  here .

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Settle and Victoria Cave Walk

Walking the Settle and Victoria Cave Trail is a fun and ultra-scenic excursion in Yorkshire Dales National Park that will showcase the unique landscape of the area and provide views of nearby peaks. While out walking the trail, you will climb uphill to view the entrance of the Albert and Victoria caves, taking in sights of the Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough peaks before descending to the town past the Warrendale Knotts. There is a lot to experience on this walk, so strap on your boots and get ready to hit the trails!

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Route Description for Settle and Victoria Cave Walk

If you are after a fun walk in the Yorkshire Dales that is packed full of ultra-scenic views of the surrounding landscape, then the Settle and Victoria Cave Walk is the perfect option for a great day on the trails. The trail also only features a small amount of elevation gain, making it suitable for beginner and casual walkers.

Setting out from the trailhead in the town of Settle, you will make your way to the northeast and climb up the hillside, keeping to the left to work your way to the north side of the hill. From here, you will make the gradual climb further uphill, taking in the views of two Yorkshire peaks (Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough) before arriving at the site of the Albert and Victoria Caves.

When these caves were discovered, animal remains dating back 130,000 years were found, in addition later layers featuring Roman artifacts. After checking out the entrance to the caves, follow the trail as it leads you past the rugged terrain of the Warrendale Knotts before descending the hillside on the way back to Settle.

Getting to the Settle and Victoria Cave Walk Trailhead

To reach the trailhead for the Settle and Victoria Cave Walk from the Settle rail station, head east on Station Road for 145 m and turn left onto Duke Street. Follow this for 0.2 km and turn right to arrive at the starting point of the walk.

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Nearby Trails

• Malham Tarn Upland Farm Walk
• Malham Tarn and Cove Walk
• Settle Caves and Waterfalls Circular Walk
• Pen-y-Ghent and Plover Hill Walk
• Settle and River Ribble Walk
• Ingleborough from Clapham Walk
• Newfield Hall to Malham Cove Walk
• Malham Cove and Gordale Scar Circular Walk
• Janet’s Foss, Gordale Scar, and Malham Cove Walk
• Malham Cove Circular Walk
• Pen-y-Ghent Circular Walk
• Malham Tarn Walk

Nearby Regions

• Howardian Hills AONB
• Lake District
• Nidderdale AONB
• North York Moors
• Northumberland National Park
• Peak District
• The Cotswolds
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Yorkshire Dales Horizontal Caving Locations

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Runscar and Thistle

Suitable for all abilities with optional challenges for even the most hardy! This is an excellent trip for school groups, team building days and families. Have a go at navigating the underground landscape below Ribbleshead Viaduct.

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Long Churns and Wilsons Cave

One of the best experiences in the country, suitable for beginners to intermediates. Climb waterfalls, traverse pools of water and pass features such as Dr Banister’s Hand Basin and squeeze through the infamous (but optional) ‘cheese press’. An experience not to be missed!

Goyden Pot and Manchester Hole

From Goyden’s large, impressive entrance, descend through passageways with an optional abseil into the main chamber. Follow an underground stream way, clamber over boulders and wade through crystal clear water as you travel back in geological time.

We enter to the main streamway, a large open passage complete with stream-side beaches! Upstream leads to the site of the Gloop and Sloop, a fun adventurous climb and crawl that brings our group to the Old Final Chamber, a mighty impressive chamber!

Yordas and Kingsdale Master Cave

Our trip visits two cave systems. We combine Yordas and Kingsdale Master Cave to provide maximum activity and variety. Large chambers, optional challenges and a vast underground network. A big, impressive and varied trip.

Here we will learn about the formation of caves and the karst formations. Once entering the world below, we navigate twisting passageways and crawl spaces. We will find ourselves climbing cascades and squeezing through fissures in the bedrock.

Vertical Caving

Need more adventure? You’ll abseil into huge chambers and traverse above waterfalls deep underground. As you descend, you’ll feel like you’re exploring a lost world. It’s not for the faint of heart.

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Distances to Cave Venues in the Yorkshire Dales

Long Churns, Runscar and Thistle, Great Douk and Yordas These caves are close to Settle, Ingleton, Skipton and the M6. Manchester 1-hour 30-mins, Bradford and Leeds 1-hour 15-mins.

Goyden Pot Close to Pateley Bridge, York, Leeds, Harrogate, Ripon and the A1. Leeds and Bradford are approximately 1-hour 15-mins away.

Dow Cave Dow Cave is next to Kettlewell, in close proximity to Skipton (25 minutes), allowing access from Leeds and Bradford, as well as the A1 and M6.

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