Rydal 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.

It's worth it to go in there.

easy walk great views, cafe 1/2 way round at Skelwith Bridge

If you can sing your in for an acoustic treat

Renowned monster hunter, Geralt Of Rivia (played by Henry Cavill) once visited this spot in episode seven of the second series of Netflix series, 'The Witcher' which was filmed in the cave in October 2020.

If you pay attention to the water in the cave you will see its lively with lots of fish.

Rydal Cave is very big and beautiful to walk up to and a must to go inside. You can be brave and cross the wobbly stepping stones or just edge around the sides to get to the back

Part of an old quarry this is quirky to go and see. There are stepping stones into the cave

Quite busy couldn't go into the cave as too many people

Rydal cave which has been noted is now partially flooded has stepping stones along to the interior of the cave. There are lots of little fish in the water. It’s a mystery how they got there

They filmed a scene from Netflix's The Witcher, season 2 here!