Danby Level Caverns

(Swaledale & Arkengarthdale)

Last updated: 15 Dec 2025

Hazards and Warnings

No hazards have been reported for Danby Level Caverns

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Access

There is space to park at the junction to Whaw, on the Reeth to Tan Hill road. The route from there is entirely via public footpath and access land, so no permission is required.

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Rigging Topos, Descriptions & Documents

Route description

Danby Level Caverns.

A description of the fascinating route through Danby Level Caverns including two sections of mine passage and two areas of natural hypogenic cave.

RECENTLY UPDATED

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Fixed Aids

Further info:

An anchor (unknown type) allows a 5m ladder descent of Chip Vein East Shaft. The integrity of this anchor is unknown. Cavers must identify suitable safe belays for the safety line.

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Location

NY 9752 0351

54.4270128517279, -2.03973293284091

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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

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