Caving in the Yorkshire Dales
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Discover Subterranean Yorkshire

If you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath the rolling hills and dry-stone walls of the Yorkshire Dales, this is your invitation to find out.

PUBLISHED: Wednesday 27o August 2025
ACTIVITY: Caving

Join Our Caving Experience Open Sessions

Live For Today’s Caving Experience open sessions are your gateway to an underground world of natural beauty, quiet awe, and thrilling adventure—no previous experience required.

Why Go Caving with Live For Today?

  • Expert-led adventures: Our experienced guides are with you every step (and slide) of the way, making sure you feel confident, informed and safe.

  • For all experience levels: From curious first-timers to seasoned spelunkers, our routes are carefully chosen to match the group, so everyone has an incredible time.

  • Not all caves are tight squeezes: Think spacious caverns, ancient rock formations and the gentle echo of underground streams. There are routes with larger, open chambers for those who prefer more space.

  • A new kind of tranquillity: The underground world is a rare blend of calm and challenge—perfect for switching off, pushing your limits, or simply soaking in the serenity.

Caving in the Yorkshire DalesWhat to Expect

  • Location: Yorkshire Adventures (right in the heart of the Dales’ finest cave country)

  • Duration: 5 hours of guided exploration

  • Ages: 16+

  • Equipment: All specialist kit provided (helmets, lights, belts, and any technical gear required)

  • Price: From £65 per person

  • Who it’s for: Solo adventurers, couples, and groups—our open sessions are built to welcome everyone

Caving in the Yorkshire DalesYour Day Underground

  • Welcome and kit-up: Meet your guide, get fitted with equipment, and run through a friendly safety briefing.

  • Journey into the depths: Move through winding passages and open chambers, discovering the geological story of Yorkshire carved over millennia.

  • Learn as you explore: Hear how caves are formed, spot unique formations, and pick up techniques for moving confidently underground.

  • Celebrate the adventure: Emerge with muddy smiles, a new skill, and memories you’ll be talking about for years.

Caving in Manchester Hole in the Yorkshire DalesIs It For Me?

Nervous about tight spaces? Let us know—many of our routes prioritise roomy caverns and more open passageways.
We’ll guide you through everything at a relaxed pace.

After a challenge? We can dial things up (within the group’s comfort zone), introducing features that add a dose of adrenaline.

Club Going Caving In the Yorkshire DalesWhat to Bring

  • Sturdy footwear with good grip (old trainers or boots you don’t mind getting muddy)

  • Comfortable, warm layers (think gym gear or thermals you can move in)

  • Spare clothes and a towel for afterwards

  • A snack and water for mid-session energy

Caving in the Yorkshire DalesWhy Yorkshire?

The Dales are home to some of the UK’s most celebrated cave systems. From cathedral-like caverns to quietly flowing underground rivers, every turn offers something new.

It’s a landscape you can’t truly appreciate until you step beneath the surface.

Ready to Explore?

Open sessions run throughout the year, making it easy to find a date that suits you.

Whether you’re chasing a new challenge, planning a unique date idea, or organising an unforgettable group outing, our Caving Experience is a brilliant way to do something different.

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