Caves · North West England
White Scar Cave
In or near Ingleton.
White Scar Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
White Scar Cave is a cave located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
White Scar Cave is the longest show cave in Britain, located in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Visitors can take guided tours that cover a mile of the cave, showcasing its unique geological features and underground environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ingleborough SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
White Scar Cave is a limestone cave located in North-West England, postcode LA6. It is known for its impressive underground chambers and unique geological formations. The cave offers guided tours that showcase its natural beauty and features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1656, -2.4423
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- 015242 41244
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 6.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Sunday 10.30am–4pm; closed for tours if fewer than 2 visitors.
- Official site
- whitescarcave.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1321472739 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Scar Cave?
- White Scar Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3AW), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is White Scar Cave?
- White Scar Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to White Scar Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3AW.
- Is White Scar Cave a protected site?
- Yes — White Scar Cave is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is White Scar Cave free to visit?
- Yes, White Scar Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to White Scar Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3AW.