Skirwith
Cave , Ingleton
When wondering over the slopes of
Ingleborough, two caves come to mind that have been taken over as Show Caves
for the public, White Scar Cave and Ingleborough Cave but those with longer
memories will perhaps remember that in the 1960's there was indeed a third show
cave in operation - Skirwith Cave, situated on the Hawes road just before you
reach White Scar Caves. Whilst sorting through some recent library donations
Sandra and I came across this old leaflet. This cave was one of my first
explorations as a young 15 year old, when together with one Max Moseley we
travelled by bus from Lancaster to explore the cave long before it became a
tourist venue. Memories are vague but I do recall Max whilst still on the bus
showing me some explosives and detonators, but sadly I fear we were
unsuccessful in extending the cave but successful on completing our bus
journey.
The cave has long since been
forgotten by the tourists, for I fear it failed to compete with it's near
neighbour.
Looking at the clubs future meets
list there is a plan to visit this little cave.
Mel Wilkinson