The cave contains the 'Big Gallery,' which is one of the longest underground caverns in the UK.
The cave is formed from Carboniferous limestone layers deposited roughly 350 million years ago.
The underground stream feeding the cave system eventually emerges as part of the River Doe.
The 'Devil's Kitchen' cavern is 100 feet long and was discovered via a small fissure in 1923.
The cave temperature remains at approximately 7-8 degrees Celsius regardless of external weather conditions.
White Scar Cave is the longest show cave in the United Kingdom, located within the Ingleborough National Nature Reserve in the Yorkshire Dales. The cave system features extensive calcite formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and the 'Witch's Fingers' draperies. Visitors explore a 1.6-kilometer underground circuit that follows an active subterranean stream. The cave remains a constant temperature year-round due to its depth. It was first discovered in 1923 by Christopher Longstaff and J.H. Churchill and opened to the public in 1925. The route includes passage through the 'Big Gallery' and culminates at the 'Devil’s Kitchen' waterfall. The cave is managed as a family-run attraction. Access to the cave is provided via a guided tour format.
The illuminated waterfall at the end of the tour in the Devil's Kitchen cavern.
Wear a waterproof jacket as the cave environment is consistently damp with significant water dripping from the ceiling.
Sturdy, non-slip footwear is essential for navigating the steep, wet paths inside the cave.
Consider wearing layers, as the constant cool temperature can feel chilly compared to warm summer days above ground.
Avoid arriving without checking the website for seasonal closures, as the cave occasionally closes for maintenance or extreme weather conditions.
Closed during the winter months, typically reopening in early spring.
Do not touch the cave formations, as oils from human skin can damage the delicate calcite structures.
