Trail & Cave

Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail

Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail wends its way past a lake, along a steep river valley through beautiful woodland to Ingleborough Cave. It is the gateway to some of he Yorkshire Dales National Park’s most stunning limestone scenery including Trow Gill gorge, Gaping Gill pothole, the limestone pavements, Norber Erratics and ultimately the summit of Ingleborough Fell. It was established in 1970 to mark European Conservation Year which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the death of one of Clapham’s most famous sons, the plantsman, plant collector and writer Reginald John Farrer (1880-1920).

Ingleborough Cave

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 ventured 1/2km under Ingleborough mountain, with only candles to guide them! Today, the cave is well lit with floodlights, and you can follow in the footsteps of those intrepid pioneers on an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery for all the family! A concrete footpath leads visitors past breath-taking stalagmites, stalactites and flowstones – just be careful not to get dripped on by The Witches’ Fingers!

The cave is reached via Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail, a picturesque 1.3 mile woodland walk that wends its way past a picture perfect lake, through the valley along a well maintained gravel track before reaching the imposing entrance to Ingleborough Cave.

A premier show cave in the Yorkshire Dales National Park