Ingleborough Cave

No. 49 of 5,430 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 1 for caves. Nature, 9.9 km from Settle.

Ingleborough Cave
Photo: Peter Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0

A cave entrance on the slopes of Ingleborough.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Website
ingleboroughcave.co.ukOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.72 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Meadow FallsStay, 17 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Philpin Farm CampsiteStay, 16 km from SettleCamping
The DalesbridgeStay, 7.0 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Selside Outdoor Activity CentreStay, 13 km from SettleHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Marton Arms Hotel17 km from SettleFood and pubs
The Golden Lion Hotel8.5 km from SettleFood and pubs
Goat Gap Cafe11 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Wheatsheaf Hotel16 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Ingleborough Cave9.9 km from SettleRainy day
Ingleton Wall16 km from Settle, just outside the parkRainy day
White Scar Cave15 km from SettleRainy day
Ingleton Outdoor Heated Pool16 km from Settle, just outside the parkRainy day