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The Top 4 Caves around Kentmere

Looking to visit a cave around Kentmere on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Kentmere’s 4

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.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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.

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Priest's Hole Cave

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This highlight does not have an established path to but well worth a visit. When the main path flattens from the steep climb veer towards the rock outcrop to the …

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View from Above Rydal Cave

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Very nice scenery caves Rydal water nice easy walk for the family

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Just 100m up past this hut towards the waterfalls there is a hidden cave - ideal for shelter and a Brew.

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