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White Scar Cave

Cave

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Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching, Picnicking

Year round

Photo: Steve Houldsworth via Geograph.org.uk

Cold, damp air instantly hits your face as you step inside this subterranean world beneath the Yorkshire Dales. White Scar Cave contains a staggering six kilometres of underground passages carved through ancient Great Scar Limestone over hundreds of thousands of years.

Immense geological forces cr...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

4 day, 5 overnight

The Wheatsheaf Inn – Ingleton, The Craven Heifer Inn – Ingleton, The Old Hill Inn – Ingleton

Ingleton Hostel, Sunset View

Nearest Hidden Gem 2

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is White Scar Cave?
North Yorkshire holds this subterranean attraction deep beneath the western slopes of Ingleborough. Walkers hiking the surrounding hills often look right past the entrance without realizing what lies below.

What type of place is White Scar Cave?
White Scar Cave is a show cave in North Yorkshire.

When is the best time to visit White Scar Cave?
Any season suits a trip because the caverns maintain a constant temperature of eight degrees Celsius all year round. Heavy winter rainfall makes the underground waterfalls sound completely deafening, though summer brings longer daylight hours for your journey.

What can you do at White Scar Cave?
Guided paths allow you to view massive prehistoric mud pools and incredible straw stalactites hanging from the rock ceilings. Photography enthusiasts can capture brilliant shots of the illuminated stalagmites and ancient limestone flowstones.

How long should I spend at White Scar Cave?
Allowing roughly an hour and a half ensures you can complete the full one-mile tour comfortably. Hardy explorers usually combine the cave trip with a walk along the nearby surface trails.

Where do I park at White Scar Cave?
Vehicles can make use of the nine on-site spaces, split into four day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near White Scar Cave?
The Wheatsheaf Inn, The Craven Heifer Inn, and The Old Hill Inn provide three places to grab a meal nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near White Scar Cave?
Ingleton Hostel and Sunset View offer two choices for an overnight stay close to the caverns. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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