White Scar Cave
White Scar Cave
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Agnes H
Cambridge, UK18 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
So they don't really have a pre-booking system, I think this is because the access depends a lot on the water levels so they can't guarantee tours at set times. This means you turn up and wait for a tour, pay and go straight in. You can ring on the day for more info. We all organised ourselves into a queue and people spaced out.
Inside the cave I think they have taken on board previous comments and our group was only 20 people and though we had to squeeze up within our bubbles we didn't get too close to others. Definitely not 2 metres apart but felt OK, everyone had face masks on. If you want to be sure of being 2 metres apart then I wouldn't recommend doing the tour right now.
We visited after a night of heavy rain, water levels were high which made it very exciting with water gushing under our feet, splashing around us, dripping through the tunnel roof. The tunnels are low, you will definitely bump your hard hat a few times. If you are at all claustrophobic this is not the tour for you. At one point the guide said the quarry next door was going to blast and we might hear a bang or feel the walkway shake - way to build tension!
Good value and an experience we won't forget.
Inside the cave I think they have taken on board previous comments and our group was only 20 people and though we had to squeeze up within our bubbles we didn't get too close to others. Definitely not 2 metres apart but felt OK, everyone had face masks on. If you want to be sure of being 2 metres apart then I wouldn't recommend doing the tour right now.
We visited after a night of heavy rain, water levels were high which made it very exciting with water gushing under our feet, splashing around us, dripping through the tunnel roof. The tunnels are low, you will definitely bump your hard hat a few times. If you are at all claustrophobic this is not the tour for you. At one point the guide said the quarry next door was going to blast and we might hear a bang or feel the walkway shake - way to build tension!
Good value and an experience we won't forget.
Written August 11, 2020
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UK230
West Yorkshire, UK14 contributions
Aug 2021
Our 4 p.m Cave Tour guide was Mr Tim, who has his science degree, passionate about his job, amiable, and a very knowledgeable man.
Being last in the queue to leave the cave, we got to exchange few conversations with Mr Tim & he was more than happy to clarify our doubts regarding the cave.
My Husband & I, enjoyed the 80 mins tour massively: The informations provided, the history, the nuanced section of the tour, and the blue Hard Hat … we did feel like guided explorers.
Factual: It is indeed cold in the cave 8 to 9 degrees; do take your hoodies or jackets along.
Advice:
1) Rather than focusing on your phones, do use your 5 sense to relish each and every single moments inside, as the same way you enter the cave is the exact exit route, and hence giving you enough time to click pictures on your way out. No selfie sticks allowed, neither are videos.
2) Try to be either 1st in the queue while entering the cave for clarity, otherwise being stuck in the queue amidst boisterous toddlers or kids will ruin your tour.
3) To parents: Kindly, do request your kids to be well mannered inside the cave.
4) We we’re stuck behind a smelly couple, I think it was their woolly sweater. Hence, visitors, please do have a level of hygiene while visiting the cave otherwise, it does repel other people. I was nauseous the whole way till we decided to go last in the queue in order to avoid the smell.
Parking area is spacious.
Café is hygienic and sells variety of food.
Toilets are equally sanitary.
The contrasting view inside the cave and outside the cave is EPIC.
In brief, we did enjoy our Cave Tour and definitely recommend it to others. 😉👍🏼
Being last in the queue to leave the cave, we got to exchange few conversations with Mr Tim & he was more than happy to clarify our doubts regarding the cave.
My Husband & I, enjoyed the 80 mins tour massively: The informations provided, the history, the nuanced section of the tour, and the blue Hard Hat … we did feel like guided explorers.
Factual: It is indeed cold in the cave 8 to 9 degrees; do take your hoodies or jackets along.
Advice:
1) Rather than focusing on your phones, do use your 5 sense to relish each and every single moments inside, as the same way you enter the cave is the exact exit route, and hence giving you enough time to click pictures on your way out. No selfie sticks allowed, neither are videos.
2) Try to be either 1st in the queue while entering the cave for clarity, otherwise being stuck in the queue amidst boisterous toddlers or kids will ruin your tour.
3) To parents: Kindly, do request your kids to be well mannered inside the cave.
4) We we’re stuck behind a smelly couple, I think it was their woolly sweater. Hence, visitors, please do have a level of hygiene while visiting the cave otherwise, it does repel other people. I was nauseous the whole way till we decided to go last in the queue in order to avoid the smell.
Parking area is spacious.
Café is hygienic and sells variety of food.
Toilets are equally sanitary.
The contrasting view inside the cave and outside the cave is EPIC.
In brief, we did enjoy our Cave Tour and definitely recommend it to others. 😉👍🏼
Written August 30, 2021
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Craig J
Manchester, UK2 contributions
Sep 2022
Everyone has to do WSC once. Thought the waterfalls trail was better value for money though but can't complain. They should have a bar in there where you can have a pint, would make it a bit more interesting, hehe. Good trip, essential if you're in the area. But for forty quid they need to get some light shows / projections in there or something, audio visual gear, get with the times, it could be MILES better.
Written September 3, 2022
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Hertsbob
Worthing, UK96 contributions
Oct 2022
Close to the village of Ingleton, we 'popped in' to the cave en route to somewhere else - so glad we did. Walking in the cave knowing we were entering an environment that was millions of years in the making was quite something.
My wife hadn't been too keen on the idea but she was enthralled by the sights and sounds of the cave which was enhanced by the excellent commentary from our guide 'Allison', who delivered the information in a very friendly and knowledgeable fashion. It takes about 90 minutes from start to finish and footwear with a good tread is advisable, along with showerproof clothing. The walkway is a mixture of natural stone, concrete paths and metal grids over the flowing water. The metal grids and stairs within the cave can get slippery. There are areas on the walk where water 'leaks' through the roof. The roof does get quite low at times, so you need to be able to bend down from the waist to move around. We saw another group with a toddler strapped to the front of her Dad's chest - I dread to think of the strain on his back! Well worth a visit - £14 adults.
My wife hadn't been too keen on the idea but she was enthralled by the sights and sounds of the cave which was enhanced by the excellent commentary from our guide 'Allison', who delivered the information in a very friendly and knowledgeable fashion. It takes about 90 minutes from start to finish and footwear with a good tread is advisable, along with showerproof clothing. The walkway is a mixture of natural stone, concrete paths and metal grids over the flowing water. The metal grids and stairs within the cave can get slippery. There are areas on the walk where water 'leaks' through the roof. The roof does get quite low at times, so you need to be able to bend down from the waist to move around. We saw another group with a toddler strapped to the front of her Dad's chest - I dread to think of the strain on his back! Well worth a visit - £14 adults.
Written October 9, 2022
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Heather W
7 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Would be 5 star if the website had explained that you can only buy tickets 5 mins before the tour start time. We had a 20 minute wait for no real reason before going in.
Other than that, this was a wonderful underground experience. Safety helmets on, our guide Thomas, explained what would be involved (some sections of slight crouching walking - the Gorilla Walk). We then made our way through & it was fascinating and wonderful to see. Magical formations, some highlighted with colourful lighting, others left more natural-looking. Thomas gave a great commentary and was particularly to be commended for his encouraging words to the children in the group.
Other than that, this was a wonderful underground experience. Safety helmets on, our guide Thomas, explained what would be involved (some sections of slight crouching walking - the Gorilla Walk). We then made our way through & it was fascinating and wonderful to see. Magical formations, some highlighted with colourful lighting, others left more natural-looking. Thomas gave a great commentary and was particularly to be commended for his encouraging words to the children in the group.
Written July 12, 2021
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Ordinary-Guy
United Kingdom889 contributions
Nov 2022
Overall a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on a wet Sunday afternoon. Our guide, Sarah, was very good and very friendly which made for a better experience. The cafe was somewhat average despite it being magnificently decorated for Christmas. It was cold inside, the soup we ordered was watery and the roll needed a more generous helping of butter. I would give this a miss next time. However, Sarah clearly made the day.
This trip involves a mile of walking and 97 steps up and down. In a couple of places you have to walk through a tunnel with a low roof, one section is 50 metres long. This attraction would not be suitable for the elderly or those that might struggle with steps or crouching down.
This trip involves a mile of walking and 97 steps up and down. In a couple of places you have to walk through a tunnel with a low roof, one section is 50 metres long. This attraction would not be suitable for the elderly or those that might struggle with steps or crouching down.
Written November 6, 2022
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Adrian N
Stafford, UK3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Tour guide just rushed off and didn't wait to tell the whole group the information at different points/features in the cave (there were only 4 of us).
Told us at the beginning we would be able to stop and take some photos but everything seemed so rushed. I know we were the last tour of the day but he didn't need to rush us this much! We were out of the cave by 17.05 after starting our tour at 16.00 (supposed to be a 80minute tour).
The cafe was advertised on the website as being open till 16.30 but this was already closed at 15.45 on our arrival.
Told us at the beginning we would be able to stop and take some photos but everything seemed so rushed. I know we were the last tour of the day but he didn't need to rush us this much! We were out of the cave by 17.05 after starting our tour at 16.00 (supposed to be a 80minute tour).
The cafe was advertised on the website as being open till 16.30 but this was already closed at 15.45 on our arrival.
Written September 20, 2021
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Jude Walters
21 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The cave is the biggest display cave in Britain and has heaps of history. There are natural cave ceilings more than 20m high and lots of things to do including visiting the cafe, the gift shop, the devils tongue, the Judge’s head, the Battlefield cavern and much, much more. It is available for all ages including babies but I recommend ages 5-60 because a lot of the stuff is about the history of the cave, so young children will get bored and there are also 2 sets of steps (the longest of which is 83 steps). Also there is a 20m long section where the ceiling is just under 4 feet high, therefore you need to be able to duck down and be able to climb steps. But if you can do it I would very highly recommend it.
Written August 13, 2021
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Catxxx
Blackpool, UK36 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Brilliant trip out, we visited today 10/02/2022.
Our tour guide bill was very knowledgeable, he was new to the business but had years of experience in caving. All questions were answered and we learnt a lot about the history and formations of the cave. We turned up just the two of us and felt like it was a private tour! Very reasonable price, lots of car parking spaces and I would recommend masons down the road for the best homemade pub food. Lots of choice in the gift shop and some beautiful things for sale.
Will definitely be back at some point and recommend it to friends and family. Other staff were also lovely and helpful. 10/10
Our tour guide bill was very knowledgeable, he was new to the business but had years of experience in caving. All questions were answered and we learnt a lot about the history and formations of the cave. We turned up just the two of us and felt like it was a private tour! Very reasonable price, lots of car parking spaces and I would recommend masons down the road for the best homemade pub food. Lots of choice in the gift shop and some beautiful things for sale.
Will definitely be back at some point and recommend it to friends and family. Other staff were also lovely and helpful. 10/10
Written February 10, 2022
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Marie C
Spofforth, United Kingdom211 contributions
Aug 2020
Room for improvement. If you've not been the caves are excellent - possibly a mile under ground, complete with waterfalls, rivers under your feet and amazing rock structures. The trip takes about 80 min. You cannot pre-book as there is a risk of closure due to flooding so we were advised to arrive early. The first tour leaves at 10.30 and by 10.15 (2 hour drive for me) there was already a huge queue. I was disappointed believing we'd be waiting for later tours but I was wrong, in groups of 20 or so we were bundled in one group after another. I'm not an anxious person but even with all requested to be masked it still felt like a lot of people in an enclosed area. Afterwards we ate at the cafe which is not doing the 50% off Mon-Wed Eat Out to Help Out, which came as a disappointment (and bit of a shock). Toilets and car park. Not really suitable for anyone with mobility issues or babes in prams. Also, they request payment in cash.
Written August 20, 2020
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hollie6930
Peterborough, UK58 contributions
Is the car park big enough for motorhome parking?
Chris M
7 contributions
Yes it is
663pamela
Chester, UK17 contributions
Can you take dogs in
ritikamital
Leeds, UK268 contributions
Umm, I dont think so. Neither did I see any one else bringing their pets to the cave. As the cave is very narrow and ceilings low, I would strongly advice not taking your pet along. However the cafe outside the cave is per-freindly
Sachin T
35 contributions
My father in law is 80. He can generally walk more than 2 miles. He has history of heart disease. Will the tour be suitable for him?
ritikamital
Leeds, UK268 contributions
There are a lot of narrow passages and low ceilings where even I had to bend (5'2") half my height and pass through .
I am not sure if having him on the tour will be such a great idea, also there's a flight of stairs that need to be climbed in order to access the last leg of the cave ..
Boliviansummer
Leicester1 contribution
Do you still turn the lights off to show how dark it is?
Monica S
Penrith, UK26 contributions
yes at the battlefield to show the rock
Mike Howe
Oldham, UK2 contributions
What's the maximum number allowed per tour
It depends on how busy the cave is. Sometimes a large group will be split to make two smaller groups, each with a guide.
GeorgeRichie
Leeds, UK1 contribution
We have two children aged 4 and 7. Would this be suitable for them?
Michal Holc
Carmarthen, UK9 contributions
Yes, but not for 2 years old. Carrying child in some places is too difficult. There are narrow step steps barely for two people to pass.
jinglekels
Rushden, UK141 contributions
Is it OK to bring the dogs? Would they be allowed in the Caves?
lindajohnstone
Scotland, UK33 contributions
I am sure dogs are not permitted inside the caves. Check the web site.
Steven F
2 contributions
Are there facilities for people with walking difficulties ?
Michal Holc
Carmarthen, UK9 contributions
No. Although the first part of cave is wider and more level than the rest of it, so you can always come back when it become too difficult. The walking stick might be going constantly through the grate, like a dogs paws.
But even the first part is worth an effort.
White Scar Cave (Ingleton) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about White Scar Cave
- White Scar Cave is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Hotels near White Scar Cave:
- (1.74 mi) Harling House, Bed and Breakfast
- (1.75 mi) Meadow Falls
- (1.92 mi) The Pines
- (1.93 mi) Thornbrook Barn Caravan Site
- (0.53 mi) Falls Park
- Restaurants near White Scar Cave:
- (1.29 mi) The OPO Bar
- (1.79 mi) Masons Freehouse
- (1.28 mi) Ingleton Chippy
- (2.71 mi) The Old Hill Inn
- (1.33 mi) La Tavernetta
- Attractions near White Scar Cave:
- (1.90 mi) Ingleborough
- (1.79 mi) Masons Freehouse Ingleton
- (1.44 mi) Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- (3.36 mi) Ingleborough Cave
- (4.76 mi) Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk