The Bone Caves
The Bone Caves
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annando36
Warrington, UK89 contributions
Aug 2020
Only a small car park (free) so I’d suggest getting there early. Superb circular walk with a clearly defined route. The walk up to the actual caves is not for the faint hearted though as the path is basically a ledge with a very steep slope on one side. It was particularly windy when we were there so it was a bit hairy ! The scenery is spectacular and the caves really interesting. We took the dogs and they were off lead all the way apart from the climb up to the caves and down. Perfect for a couple of hours.
Written 21 August 2020
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Sharon C
Bathgate, UK42 contributions
Jun 2021
The view from the caves down the valley is epic! You walk alongside a lovely waterfall and even see a natural spring! If you're lucky enough you might see some deers.
After reading reviews online, I expected the walk to the caves to be around 30 minutes but I'd say its more likely 45 minutes depending on your fitness level and if you get good weather. The trail can be muddy under foot and you need to watch your step as it's very uneven.
After reading reviews online, I expected the walk to the caves to be around 30 minutes but I'd say its more likely 45 minutes depending on your fitness level and if you get good weather. The trail can be muddy under foot and you need to watch your step as it's very uneven.
Written 9 July 2021
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Andydjp
Stotfold, UK638 contributions
Jul 2021
This is a good four mile round walk which is rugged and steep as you go up to the caves. There are quite steep drops so those with concerns by heights may not enjoy this as much. It is a nice walk through the valley and then up to the caves, it is interesting to consider the history of the caves as you sit in the entrance and look across the incredible scenery below and beyond.
Written 4 July 2021
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Anne D
Welwyn Garden City, UK127 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
Great circular walk!
The loop probably took us about 1.5 hours. You follow the path from the car park and when you get to a bolder marked with 2 arrows one says bone caves to right or another option left. We took the right arrow to go straight up, this option is steep at first then if you continue past the caves you slope back down steadily. If you take the left arrow you do this in reverse basically.
The view from the caves are stunning! Well worth the walk. And its a beautiful walk too along a river and bolder field.
The loop probably took us about 1.5 hours. You follow the path from the car park and when you get to a bolder marked with 2 arrows one says bone caves to right or another option left. We took the right arrow to go straight up, this option is steep at first then if you continue past the caves you slope back down steadily. If you take the left arrow you do this in reverse basically.
The view from the caves are stunning! Well worth the walk. And its a beautiful walk too along a river and bolder field.
Written 19 September 2021
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Bracey1411
Woodford, UK395 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This is a great walk, only takes about 1hour each way. Should have a stick and good shoes for walking but otherwise very simple walk.
Certainly recommend this if in the area, really pretty walk and great views from the caves
Certainly recommend this if in the area, really pretty walk and great views from the caves
Written 24 August 2024
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Kay W
Evesham, UK5 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Read all the reviews so thought we would give it a go. Whoever said it was an easy stroll must be an experienced walker, rocky footpaths need your wits about you. Then started to climb, thank god i have been going to the gym as would not of been able to continue. Then you start the climb along a single footpath, very rocky and would suggest only doing it you are a confident person. Could not turn back as was even more frightening with the thought of going back down the really bad path, So continued, some of the paths had given way and it is a shear drop, if you are frightened of heights don’t do it, I am and was more frightened with turning back. could not stay in the caves as did not feel safe and panic was setting in, luckily there were not many other people. Basically, if you don’t like heights don’t do it, if you are not an experienced walker, don’t do it. Wont be doing it again.
Written 24 March 2022
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7Leila
London, UK50 contributions
Apr 2023
Free car park but it filled up quickly when we were there in April. The hike is long, easy to start with then the path takes you up the side of the hill and becomes a bit more dangerous. It is not for the faint hearted. Having said that, our children (youngest is 5 years old) managed to complete the hike and enjoyed the views. We did have to hold their hands towards the end of the hike. Views are gorgeous and the caves are interesting. Definitely worth doing it, if you are ok with long walks and heights.
Written 13 April 2023
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Karen M
Scotland, UK118 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Lovely walk in at a gentle incline through the valley, past waterfalls and lovely landscape views. The last part is very steep with a narrow path along the edge towards the caves. Think twice if you suffer from vertigo/fear of heights!
I wouldn’t take young children due to the terrain. Took a couple of hours at a gentle pace. Carpark is small and can get crowded.
I wouldn’t take young children due to the terrain. Took a couple of hours at a gentle pace. Carpark is small and can get crowded.
Written 4 August 2020
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Anuj_Mithani
Mumbai, India4,515 contributions
May 2023
These are a set of natural pre-Ice Age caves set high in a limestone cliff, where a large number of animal bones were discovered during excavation (hence the name). It’s a beautiful trail through a deep, secluded valley with a steep climb up to the caves followed by a sharp vertigo-inducing descent right along the edge of the cliff back to the valley. We were greeted by a deer at the end of our walk!
Written 13 June 2023
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Kathy O
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Jul 2024 • Couples
My husband and I are not hikers whatsoever, but we did decide to go on this hike. And we were so happy that we did. This is a very stone-laden, uneven, rocky path (whenever you can see/follow a path), so be sure to wear comfortable shoes, with a good sole. It is about one hour to get to the caves and of course, one hour back. The view from the caves is spectacular and well worth the hike. Be sure to take lots of water with you. When you come out of the caves, go to the right, there is a gravel path and it is a much easier descent to get down to the valley path again. We hadn't known about that pathway until we had gotten to the caves. For the experience, it's good to take the stoney, rocky path up and then the easier way down.
Written 6 August 2024
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Drie keer via het programma de juiste locatie aangegeven. Waarom is dit na een week nog steeds niet aangepast ?
Het ligt noordelijk van Ullapool en niet zoals in het kaartje aangegeven ten zuid-oosten
Written 7 September 2019
Hi,
We have some hikes with significant elevation gains in the area I live. After reading some of the reviews, some people found the trail to be a "difficult walk". Would you classify this as a walk or a hike, and if a hike, the approximate elevation gain (best guess)?
Written 30 June 2015
The caves are at 350 meters and the walk starts from 138m, so the total ascent is only 212 meters. However the last section is a litle steep, but with a good path. Quite suitable for a family walk.
Written 14 June 2016
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