Pikedaw Calamine Caverns

No. 1571 of 5,430 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 38 for caves. Nature, 2.8 km from Malham.

A cave entrance on the hills near Malham, leading into the Pikedaw Calamine Caverns.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
Gallaber ParkStay, 7.2 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Hurries Farm CLStay, 4.5 km from MalhamCamping
Langcliffe ParkStay, 1.4 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Stackhouse Farm CampsiteStay, 1.9 km from SettleCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Folly Coffee HouseGrade I listed, in Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Black Horse Hotelin Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Victoria1.9 km from MalhamFood and pubs
Harts Head Hotelin Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Victoria Hallin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Studio Vaultin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
The Big Shoot6.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkRainy day
Museum of North Craven Lifein Settle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage