Yordas Cave

Yordas Cave, Kingsdale

Yordas Cave

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  National Park 

What is it –  Countryside, Free access, National Park 

When is it from – All or N/A

Yordas, or Yorda’s, Cave (confused it shouldn’t be with Joda) is a naturally formed limestone cave in the Yorkshire Dales. It became something of a showcave during the 18th and 19th centuries and is a popular place to visit for walkers and holiday makers now – as well as serious cavers. At times of heavy rainfall it is flooded – a gushing, deep, torrent about 50 metres across rages through it; but in dry weather it is possible to explore a large chamber with care, where an underground waterfall and the beginnings of stalactites can be seen. It was known to William Wordsworth and JMW Turner. Some say it is named after a giant that once lived there, but sensible, boring, people say that it’s more likely from the Norse ‘Jord ass’, meaning ‘earth stream’. It is situated in magnificent Kingsdale, not far from Masongill and Ingleton, accessible on private land a few hundred yards from the road.

 


Address

Kingsdale, Nr Masongill, North Yorkshire LA6 3PH 

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