Having walked through the gorge, the way out (unless one completely retraces their steps) is via. a hundred metre underground tunnel and cave.
See the circular shapes carved in the rock by the swirling water
I brace myself and ignore my wobbly legs and pounding heart
The entrance to Tom Taylor's cave and the way out. This cave can be used as an introduction to caving. Tom Taylor was a Highwayman who used this cave as a hiding place. We go down the wooden steps from the gorge. After the driopping stalactite, the cave closes in giving one the impression of being in the belly of a whale. It then opens up into a tall beehive chamber from which one scrambles into the daylight in the car park.
Now I have a confession to make. We went into the tunnel but decided to retrace our steps and not walk right through as parts of it were so narrow and the walls so wet that we decided we were not really dressed for it and we only had 2 small pen torches with us. This means of course that we are going back over that bridge!
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Looks like you're having fun. I'll join you for the tea and biscuits!
I love all that you share.
Blessings
All your nooks and crannies are rife with such history! I loved this and wanted to wade in that wonderful looking water.
ooh, what fun. And tea and biscuits sound like a wonderful restorative.
Lorrie
This looks a little scary!! I can understand why you reversed your steps, but that bridge would have given me some pause, too. We once hiked through a blowing gale around Buttermere lake. It has a tiny cave, nothing like this one. But after the wind blew my hat off for the second time, the only thing we wanted was tea! Fortunately a small cafe had just what we needed!
This scenery reminds me of my native Tennessee. I thought Yorkshire was all moors. Maybe when (and if) I go again, I can visit there. Thanks for the photos, Barbara.
Barbara,
I've been out of pocket for several days...we've been in Tennessee....what beautiful scenery in Yorkshire....the rocks, meandering stream....
Be back for more reading...Betty
Wow!It is not a trip for the claustrophobic! LOL But tea and biscuits is another matter entirely.Bless you for sharing with us your beloved country and it's many "gems".~Sharon G.
The cave is scary and beauthful at the same time. Wish I was there to see it all.
Patsy
Love all your photos, an interesting post
That looks like quite an adventure. The surroundings are so green and lush.
simply beautiful photos
Hi Barbara what a beautiful place. Thank you for taking me to the Dales.
I have a little something for you on my blog.
In Appreciation,
Melanie
Barbara, I have a little something for you over at Willow Manor! :)
This certainly is a place when it is very hot and sunny. Quite refreshing...despite the narrow bridge (which I am scared to pass too!). Your pictures remind me of the gorge not far away from my parent's house and where we used to play when we were children. Strangely enough we weren't afraid from narrow paths and bridges at that time.
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