Ingleborough Cave — Attraction in Clapham cum Newby

Very interesting; like others, I was dubious about the value for money, but very glad we went for it.

It's a reasonable walk from the dar park to the cave entrance along a good path, past an artificial lake and along the path of a river.. Our visit was in autumn, so the tree colours were magnificent; the grounds have old planted rhododendron and Acer trees, so guessing spring is also colourful

The dog was allowed in (on a lead). The dog was initially nervous though, and seemed to sense that caves are best avoided, but was happy enough to go along once we got moving... something to consider if your dog is especially nervous.

Hard hats were provided (and needed). There's no crawling or anything, but you'll need to stoop down in places. It wasn't particularly claustrophobic for us, and no tight squeezes through gaps

It was quiet when we visited and had a good atmosphere; I think if it had been busy then it wouldn't have been nearly such a good experience.

Entrance had a very small cafe fur drinks/snacks.

Think our visit took about 50 minutes from ebtry to exit; it's a 'in and our' route along a good solid path from the cave entrance. It's a steady low temperature (think they said 9 degrees) so dress appropriately. Water does drip from the ceiling.

I'd highly recommend walking on past the cave as well; paths up to the cave were excellent; beyond the cave they were muddy, but scenery was brilliant. Walking brochure is available from the ticket office; it's not a very good map, but has enough direction and paths...

We loved it. Self guided tour, which i thought was brilliant to be let loose around a cave (CCTV btw!)

Its not very big (still good distance though!) but there is no time limit to get out. We were first there opening and had the cave to ourselves. Its gorgeous, not showing too many pictures as you can see it for yourself.

You do have to duck down for a chunk of the walk so those with bad backs may have concerns.

The cave is a walk up on the trail so you pay for trail and cave entrance but the walk is stunning and long (there are shorter routes) and you can always turn back. Kids will love it!

But for those kids who are a bit noise sensitive (like mine) i recommend taking noise defenders in cave as waterfall sounds can feel a bit loud. (Speaking on behalf on my own child)

But must wear decent shoes!! The trail involves climbing up at one point so really wouldnt recommend that to less able people.

There is a pay and display car park 5 minute walk away that takes card (contactless), not cash. We paid £5.50 ish but that lasts till midnight

Picnic benches dotted about, dog will LOVE it but must be on leads at certain points due to sheep about etc.

Pubs and cafes near also. And its in a gorgeous...

Amazing cave. If you park at the "Trail and cave" entrance (ONLY in non allocated resident only places) AND PAY £1 AT THE MACHINE ON ENTRY (this is needed to enter the cave with an additional entry fee of £9) And then follow the path slightly uphill until your reach the lake (with a big suprise on the left hand side of you) and continue on the path, after about 15 mins you reach the cave entrance. I'm not sure if guided tours are on again yet but when I went they wernt so was left to my own devices in there which give me chance to apriciate the mega scale and geological mapping of it within the dales. It has a path to follow and is very easy. At one point i had to walk bent right down for about 20 foot which I wasn't keen on BUT the place is very well lit and out of this world. You reach the end, turn and come back the same way as it is now blocked off after a wolly rhino tooth was found down there recently. It's an amazing cave with River running right by it, even inside it, picnic benches, little shop, cafe, souvenirs, not a really hard walk at all, if anything a stroll. But such a beautiful place. Well...