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The Top 8 Caves around Coniston

Looking to visit a cave around Coniston on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Coniston’s 8 best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

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Rydal Cave

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    Rydal Cave is actually an old quarry called Loughrigg Quarry. It was used to mine slate tiles for the local buildings around 200 years ago. It now lies dormant and is partially flooded.

    Tip by David

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    Cathedral Cavern is a surprisingly impressive chamber that emerges from the woodland just to the south of Little Langdale. At its centre is a massive pillar that supports the cavern …

    Tip by Alex Foxfield

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    Don’t be disappointed thinking this is the large cave with stepping stones you were expecting 😂😂…that’s just a little further up around the corner but these smaller caves are worth a look on the way.

    Tip by Tony Tromboot

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    Black Moss Pot is a pool on Langstrath Beck where the water cascades into a small ravine. With high rock walls and a deep pool to jump into, it's is …

    Tip by Dan Hobson

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Last updated:
September 10, 2025

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