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.
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: December 6, 2025
Rydal Cave
Highlight • Cave
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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Rydal Caves
Highlight • Cave
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.
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Priest's Hole
Highlight • Cave
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 of the Waterfalls from Ruthwaite Lodge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Just 100m up past this hut towards the waterfalls there is a hidden cave - ideal for shelter and a Brew.
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