Jib Tunnel, Natural cave in Yorkshire Dales, England
Jib Tunnel is a cave entrance in the Yorkshire Dales that sits squeezed between a rock face and a large boulder, marking the start of an underground passage. The opening connects directly to the Gaping Gill cave system, one of the most extensive networks in the region.
A flood in 1872 washed away glacial deposits that blocked the entrance, revealing this underground passage for the first time. This allowed Professor McKenny Hughes to document and explore the tunnel system.
The tunnel forms part of the Ingleborough Site of Special Scientific Interest, representing geological formations within the Yorkshire landscape.
Access requires advance online booking through the Council for Northern Caving Community, which also provides safety briefings before entry. Visitors must follow these requirements to ensure safe passage into the tunnel system.
The descent through Lateral Shaft drops 98 meters into the Main Chamber, providing a direct entry point into the underground network. This route offers a different experience from other ways to access the Gaping Gill system.
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