Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail is the gateway to some of the U.K’s most stunning limestone scenery including Ingleborough Cave, Trow Gill gorge, Gaping Gill pothole, limestone pavements, the Norber Erratics and ultimately the summit of Ingleborough, the finest of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks. Our dog friendly, woodland trail wends its way just over a mile, past the lake, the money tree and Aunt Bessie’s Grotto, before emerging at the imposing entrance to Ingleborough Cave and connecting with public footpaths that ultimately lead up Ingleborough mountain. With walks of varied difficulty, it is perfect for the whole family! Alfred Wainwright, the esteemed guidebook author and illustrator, once said that it is every Yorkshire persons duty to climb Ingleborough at least once in their lifetime. He considered this the standout walk in the Dales and described the route up Ingleborough as “the finest of all, a classic”.
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- Jayne A2 contributionsWonderful dayWhat a wonderful walk/trail. I am disabled and upon arrival there was a ground floor coffee shop, disabled toilets and the free use of an off road scooter. I got to experience the beautiful scenery of the trail, with my family and got to go at their pace. The use of the off road scooter was truly amazing and the staff were so helpful. There was a cafe at the entrance of the cave and although we didn't do the cave, we were all able to sit, have an ice cream and admire the views. A huge thankyou and highly recommend.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 April 2024
- gatesheadgirlie855 contributionsPleasant Walk, Nice SceneryWe parked in the village of Clapham after having been recommended to do the nature trail by B&B hosts. Clapham itself is quite pretty. We paid £5.50 for all day parking and walked up to the start of the nature trail. Was £2.50 each. Unfortunately we didn't see much wildlife but had a nice picnic at the benches next to the lake. The Rhododendrums were in bloom so the grounds were pretty. It's a nice walk to the cave. We asked staff at the caves how to get to the other side of the circular trail that comes out at the tunnels and back into Clapham. We had to go over a small wooden bridge then up a steep grassed hill to a stone wall stile. The hill was steep and not much to hang on to for the faint hearted but it didn't last long before we were at the top. Nice little walk around 40 mins - hour to the caves and the same coming back. We hit lucky with the weather which made it all the more enjoyableVisited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 25 April 2024
- lazeedaydream99Leeds, United Kingdom194 contributionsLovely trail, worth the moneyI used to visit here with my family when I was young and I now brought my 2 year old and friends to visit. You can walk around the fields to get to the cave and not have to pay, but it isn't too expensive and it's a lovely trail with a few things on it to keep choldren entertained. We sat and ate lunch on the seat overlooking the lake, the view is stunning. It use to just be an honesty box but they habe upgraded it to a cafe and then a little hut when you pay by cash or card.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 11 August 2024
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Lynn P
Salford, UK53 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We are regulars on the nature trail and agreed with the small entrance charge £1 for the general upkeep and maintenance. However we visited in April 2022 to discover it had increased from £1 per person to £2.50. This is a significant increase for what is a rather uninteresting short walk on a path rather than a trail. In terms of wildlife there is little to see and the trees obscure the views to the river below. We felt this very poor value for money and extremely short changed. We won’t be returning as there are far far better walks with views for free close by. I would be interested to know why such a marked increase.
Written 3 April 2022
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Huntsman14
Lincoln, UK31 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We regularly visit the trail on a twice annual basis especially to see the rhododendrons in bloom.
However today we were shocked that the price has increased by 150% , now that's what I call inflation! So we gave it a miss and will not bother again. If I need to walk to the caves I will personally take the free public footpath that goes around the toll path. Another shocked visitor told me the web site is still showing £1 but when you get there it is £2.50
However today we were shocked that the price has increased by 150% , now that's what I call inflation! So we gave it a miss and will not bother again. If I need to walk to the caves I will personally take the free public footpath that goes around the toll path. Another shocked visitor told me the web site is still showing £1 but when you get there it is £2.50
Written 8 April 2022
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hrp27
Woking, UK2 contributions
Sept 2020
We did this walk (over a mile each way) because we wanted to visit the dog-friendly caves and give the dogs a walk. The trail was made possible for one of our party by the tramper (booked via their website phone number a few days in advance) and we all thoroughly enjoyed the whole day out. The estate and village of Clapham are fascinating and the trail is well laid and easy to navigate with lots of interesting features noted on the information boards. Highly recommended.
Written 2 September 2020
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Mark
Amersham, UK1,937 contributions
Jul 2023
This trail walks through the woods above Clapham, past a lake, along the river valley to the base of Ingleborough where Ingleborough Cave is to be found.
The trail is a well surfaced wide track - easy for walking and pushchairs/wheelchairs.
After the woods, the land opens out with a lovely little river cascade.
All up its about 30-45 mins walk each to the bridge at the entrance to the cave.
After the cave, you can if you wish go on further along an unsurfaced track and out onto the paths leading up Ingleborough, where you can take a more taxing hike further to the top of the mountain.
The trail is a well surfaced wide track - easy for walking and pushchairs/wheelchairs.
After the woods, the land opens out with a lovely little river cascade.
All up its about 30-45 mins walk each to the bridge at the entrance to the cave.
After the cave, you can if you wish go on further along an unsurfaced track and out onto the paths leading up Ingleborough, where you can take a more taxing hike further to the top of the mountain.
Written 12 July 2023
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gatesheadgirlie
Gateshead, England855 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We parked in the village of Clapham after having been recommended to do the nature trail by B&B hosts. Clapham itself is quite pretty. We paid £5.50 for all day parking and walked up to the start of the nature trail.
Was £2.50 each. Unfortunately we didn't see much wildlife but had a nice picnic at the benches next to the lake. The Rhododendrums were in bloom so the grounds were pretty. It's a nice walk to the cave. We asked staff at the caves how to get to the other side of the circular trail that comes out at the tunnels and back into Clapham. We had to go over a small wooden bridge then up a steep grassed hill to a stone wall stile.
The hill was steep and not much to hang on to for the faint hearted but it didn't last long before we were at the top.
Nice little walk around 40 mins - hour to the caves and the same coming back. We hit lucky with the weather which made it all the more enjoyable
Was £2.50 each. Unfortunately we didn't see much wildlife but had a nice picnic at the benches next to the lake. The Rhododendrums were in bloom so the grounds were pretty. It's a nice walk to the cave. We asked staff at the caves how to get to the other side of the circular trail that comes out at the tunnels and back into Clapham. We had to go over a small wooden bridge then up a steep grassed hill to a stone wall stile.
The hill was steep and not much to hang on to for the faint hearted but it didn't last long before we were at the top.
Nice little walk around 40 mins - hour to the caves and the same coming back. We hit lucky with the weather which made it all the more enjoyable
Written 25 April 2024
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Alexandra S
Lancaster, UK52 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
My mother-in-law and I had a wonderful few hours here today. We parked in the pay and display carpark in the village and walked up to The Old Sawmill café to purchase our walk and cave tickets. We were met by a wonderfully cheerful and happy young man at the café to make our purchase. Walking up to the cave is just stunning; calm, beautiful woodland walk along the lake side and waterfall. A steady incline on good hard standing paths. The lady at the cave office, Sue, was very informative and friendly. We purchased a coffee used the loo facilities before heading off into the cave. Stunning! A few low sections you have to stoop through but easily walked and explored with an information sheet in hand. A fabulous few hours in a beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales. Next trip... Ingleborough route 🏞️
Written 26 September 2023
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Jayne A
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Apr 2024 • Family
What a wonderful walk/trail. I am disabled and upon arrival there was a ground floor coffee shop, disabled toilets and the free use of an off road scooter. I got to experience the beautiful scenery of the trail, with my family and got to go at their pace. The use of the off road scooter was truly amazing and the staff were so helpful. There was a cafe at the entrance of the cave and although we didn't do the cave, we were all able to sit, have an ice cream and admire the views. A huge thankyou and highly recommend.
Written 22 April 2024
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Kathryn c
Wrexham, UK11 contributions
Feb 2020
Did this trail on a wet and windy day but it was still beautiful. It starts in the village of Clapham and takes you to Ingleborough Cave. Would be interesting to follow this trail at least once in every season to see how the beautiful views and scenery change.
Written 25 February 2020
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lazeedaydream99
Leeds, UK194 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I used to visit here with my family when I was young and I now brought my 2 year old and friends to visit. You can walk around the fields to get to the cave and not have to pay, but it isn't too expensive and it's a lovely trail with a few things on it to keep choldren entertained. We sat and ate lunch on the seat overlooking the lake, the view is stunning. It use to just be an honesty box but they habe upgraded it to a cafe and then a little hut when you pay by cash or card.
Written 11 August 2024
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Andy
Darley Dale, UK19 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Good stroll through a mixture of landscapes following the stream, interesting stop off points on the way with informative signs. Steady incline on a good path up to the cave entrance is as far as we went. Modest charge of £2.50 for the please was reasonable.
Written 23 October 2022
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How long would it take us to walk from Clapham car park, through the Estate Nature Trail and up to Gaping Gill - and back again ? I'm 74 but can usually do an unstrenuous walk at just over 2 milles per hour.
Written 14 June 2017
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