Rydal Cave

About

Step across shallow water into a magical cave with a fairytale feel.

Why go

• Feels like stepping into another world
• Hauntingly beautiful
• Magical cave

Must try

• Walk across the slate stepping stones
• Explore the cave interior
• Take photos with the reflections
• Climb up for a view from the top
• Dip in Rydal Water

Pro tips

• Park at White Moss car park
• Easy walk from Ambleside
• Wear waterproofs and spare clothes
• Go early to enjoy alone
• Take a torch

Good to know

• Spiders live inside
• Stepping stones can be slippy
• Be careful climbing in

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (3082 reviews)

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