Mossdale Caverns, Cave system in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Mossdale Caverns extends 10.5 kilometers beneath Grassington Moor, featuring numerous narrow passages and water-filled sections carved from Yoredale limestone.
The cave system was initially discovered in 1941 by Robert Leakey of the British Speleological Association during their systematic exploration of Yorkshire caves.
The cave network holds significance in British speleology as the location of the most severe caving incident in 1967, leading to substantial changes in cave safety protocols.
Access to the cave system requires explicit permission and involves navigating through confined spaces that can flood rapidly after minimal rainfall.
The underground stream within Mossdale Caverns represents the largest stream sink in England, resurfacing at Black Keld after traveling 4.4 kilometers underground.
Location: Conistone with Kilnsey
GPS coordinates: 54.12366,-1.97670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:44
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