Ireby Main Sink

No. 2889 of 5,430 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 139 for caves. Nature, 20.0 km from Settle.

A cave entrance where water sinks underground, near Ireby.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Meadow FallsStay, 17 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Philpin Farm CampsiteStay, 16 km from SettleCamping
Woodclose ParkStay, 25 km from SettleCamping
Ireby Green Caravan ParkStay, 20 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Marton Arms Hotel17 km from SettleFood and pubs
The Snooty Fox26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sun Inn26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Orange Tree26 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Ingleton Wall16 km from Settle, just outside the parkRainy day
Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC26 km from Settle, just outside the parkRainy day
Ingleton Outdoor Heated Pool16 km from Settle, just outside the parkRainy day
White Scar Cave15 km from SettleRainy day