Lancaster Hole

No. 1563 of 5,430 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 36 for caves. Nature, 23.1 km from Settle.

A cave entrance in the Yorkshire Dales limestone country.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Fee
FreeOpenStreetMap, 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 0.52 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
Woodclose ParkStay, 25 km from SettleCamping
New House Caravan ParkStay, 24 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Ireby Green Caravan ParkStay, 20 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Marton Arms Hotel17 km from SettleFood and pubs
The Snooty Fox26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sun Inn26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Orange Tree26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum17 km from HawesHistory and heritage
Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC26 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