Yordas Cave

Yordas Cave

Yordas Cave is a solutional cave in Kingsdale, North Yorkshire, England. It has been renowned since the eighteenth century as a natural curiosity, and was a show cave during the nineteenth century. It is now a popular destination for cavers, walkers, and outdoor activity groups.

Details

Access
No permission is required
Length
230 m
Survey
[http://cavemaps.org/surveys/gc/full/GC%20J69%20Yordas%20Pot.png 1980 Gritstone Club survey on Cavemaps]
Geology
Carboniferous limestone
Location
Kingsdale, North Yorkshire, [UK]
Elevation
312 m
Map Width
250
Difficulty
2 (3 for Yordas Pot)
Grid Ref Uk
SD 7055 7909
Photo Width
250
Photo Caption
The main entrance to Yordas Cave
Entrance Count
5
Height Variation
43 m