(Upper Wharfedale)
Hazards and Warnings
Entrance crawls are particularly flood-prone and lower sections fill to the roof. Settled weather for a couple of days prior to, and during your trip is needed.
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Access
No restrictions
No permission is required. Please be courtous to land owners and follow an reasonable requests they make. Park with respect and don't block gateways etc.
As of 1st April 2022 the CNCC has withdrawn from the historic permit system at Birks Fell Cave. As the cave is on Access Land, and approached via public footpath (typically the path uphill which passes near Redmire Farm leading up onto the Access Land), no permission is required. We encourage cavers to park responsibly in Buckden (National Trust car park recommended), change with appropriate discretion and be courteous to others including the tenants of Redmire Farm if you meet them. No issues have been reported since withdrawing from the agreement.
This cave is on access land. Click here for more information.
Rigging Topos, Descriptions & Documents
Birks Fell Cave
A description of the full journey through this stunning Yorkshire cave.
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Fixed Aids
More information about CNCC resin anchors
Location
54.1887210205037, -2.10739048808839
Please note that locations are correct to the best of our knowledge however are often taken from old books so they may not be absolutely accurate and are shown simply as a guide.
Entrance Photos
