nobrotson
Active member
So, like quite a few students, I don't have a car, and therefore I am trying to compile a list of worthwhile caves near-ish to train stations in the dales that can be visited by small student groups mid-week or during holidays. Organised by train station I have:
Horton-in-Ribblesdale (by far the easiest train station to access with the most caves nearby):
Within reasonable walking distance:
- Sell Gill
- Little Hull Pot
- Hunt Pot
- Nick Pot
- Juniper Gulf
- Rift Pot (Allotment)
- Penyghent Pot
- Dale Head Pot
Slightly further afield (not as easily doable in a day with a train to get back for):
- Gaping Gill
- Fountains Fell
Equidistant between Horton and Ribblehead:
- Alum
- Washfold
Ribblehead train station:
- East Kingsdale (I know some former ULSA members used to get the last train in the evening, cave through the night and then get the first morning train home!)
- Bruntscar caves (I don't know many caves here and they have a reputation of being very wet)
- West Kingsdale, if you really like walking that far to do a 3 hour trip
Dent train station:
- Ibbeth Peril (I have never been here but heard its good)
Anyone got any other recommendations?
Cheers, Rob/Wob
Horton-in-Ribblesdale (by far the easiest train station to access with the most caves nearby):
Within reasonable walking distance:
- Sell Gill
- Little Hull Pot
- Hunt Pot
- Nick Pot
- Juniper Gulf
- Rift Pot (Allotment)
- Penyghent Pot
- Dale Head Pot
Slightly further afield (not as easily doable in a day with a train to get back for):
- Gaping Gill
- Fountains Fell
Equidistant between Horton and Ribblehead:
- Alum
- Washfold
Ribblehead train station:
- East Kingsdale (I know some former ULSA members used to get the last train in the evening, cave through the night and then get the first morning train home!)
- Bruntscar caves (I don't know many caves here and they have a reputation of being very wet)
- West Kingsdale, if you really like walking that far to do a 3 hour trip
Dent train station:
- Ibbeth Peril (I have never been here but heard its good)
Anyone got any other recommendations?
Cheers, Rob/Wob