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Murton Cave

No. 435 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 1 for caves. Nature, 9.6 km from Helmsley.

A natural cave entrance on the North York Moors.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
nymcc.org.uk/murton-caveOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bungdale Head FarmStay, 5.4 km from HelmsleyCamping
Carlton Grange Caravan SiteStay, 4.2 km from HelmsleyCamping
Church Farm CampingStay, 10 km from HelmsleyCamping
Primrose HillStay, 15 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Sun Inn11 km from HelmsleyFood and pubs
The Carpenters Arms15 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Owl9.2 km from HelmsleyFood and pubs
Yorkshire Gliding Club & Cafe9.9 km from HelmsleyFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Rievaulx Abbey Museum3.8 km from HelmsleyHistory and heritage

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