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See. Jingling Pot Explore this 145-foot deep vertical cave system in West Kingsdale, offering abseil descents or a traverse. Whernside Visit one of Yorkshire's finest mountains, home to the Jingling Pot cave system. Forest of Bowland Discover 312 square miles of moorland, forests, and valleys, perfect for peace, quiet, and dark skies. River Wharfe Enjoy a six-mile walk from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey with calming Yorkshire Dales vistas.

Eat. Wensleydale Creamery Visit the creamery in Hawes to try the crumbly white or blue Wensleydale cheese.

Stay. Skipton A town with a castle, canal, shops, and restaurants, it's the southern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

Atlas ObscuraAug 21, 2026

Jingling Pot in England

Jingling Pot is one of the most popular vertical cave systems in the West Kingsdale area of Yorkshire. The cave, or as is known locally, pothole (pit cave in American English), is on the flanks of one of Yorkshires finest mountains, Wherneside. It is about 145 feet deep and explorers have the option of a direct abseil (rappel) descent down the main shaft or, a traverse, a few feet from the top…

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  • Jingling PotSightLocated adjacent to Jingling Beck, it is a lenticular-shaped 45-metre (148 ft) deep shaft that descends straight from…
  • WhernsideSightOne of Yorkshire's finest mountains.
  • Jingling CaveSightNearby cave where Jingling Brook now enters.
  • Yorkshire Ramblers ClubPlaceOriginal party entered pothole in 1897.
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The GuardianAug 21

‘Tuscany may be beautiful, but do they sell sticks of rock?’: readers’ favourite UK holidays

Your best UK breaks include an island off Mull, a rail journey along the County Antrim coast and Dorset’s best-kept secret • Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Mudeford feels like one of England’s best-kept secrets, the sort of place visitors from abroad might never imagine exists here. Golden sand and sparkling water give it an…

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  • Yorkshire DalesNeighborhoodSkipton is the southern gateway to this area.
  • Elsewhere
  • MudefordSuburbChristchurch, United KingdomGolden sand and sparkling water give it an almost Mediterranean feel.
  • Hengistbury HeadTrailChristchurch, United KingdomAdds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views.
  • Forest of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomStaggering 312 square miles of moorland, forests and valleys.
  • Gisburn forestTrailLancashire, United KingdomMet only two other people during a five-hour hike.
  • Pendle HillSightLancashire, United KingdomBarley village attracts walkers who climb this hill.
  • Trough of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomA trip through here is a must for spectacular scenery.
  • River BlythSightWalberswick, United KingdomTake the rowing-boat ferry across from Southwold.
  • The BellPubWalberswick, United KingdomJoin us for a meal or drink.
  • Harbour InnRestaurantWalberswick, United KingdomA famous place across the water.
  • Barry's AmusementsTheme parkPortrush, United KingdomThe big dipper came into view on the train journey.
  • Foxholes campsitePlaceBishop's Castle, United KingdomSits on a hill above Bishop's Castle.
  • Shropshire hillsTrailShropshire, United KingdomSplendid views from a campsite above Bishop's Castle.
  • House on Crutches museumMuseumBishop's Castle, United KingdomGet a feel for Shropshire rural life history.
  • Three TunsRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomProbably Britain's oldest licensed brewery, started in 1642.
  • Six BellsPubBishop's Castle, United KingdomProvides an unpretentious family-friendly welcome.
  • Chai ShopRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomServes delicious Indian snacks and traditional sweets.
  • Rhydywernen FarmPlaceBrecon, United KingdomPitched up here after the last August bank holiday.
  • Pen y FanTrailBrecon, United KingdomTallest peak in Britain south of Cadair Idris.
  • The AnchorPubWalberswick, United Kingdom
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The GuardianAug 7

How to explore Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers’ travel tips

Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite holiday in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshi…

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  • Yorkshire DalesNeighborhoodCalming vistas seen from River Wharfe walk
  • Elsewhere
  • Dean VillageSuburbEdinburgh, United KingdomIt is bounded by Belford Road to the south and west, Belgrave Crescent Gardens to the north and below the Dean Bridge…
  • River WharfePlaceIlkley, United KingdomSix-mile walk from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey
  • Riverside GardensParkIlkley, United KingdomStarting point for walk on River Wharfe's south bank
  • River BurePlaceNorfolk, United KingdomThe Bure rises near Melton Constable, 11 miles (18 km) upstream of Aylsham, which was the original head of navigation.
  • BelaughNeighborhoodNorfolk, United KingdomQuintessentially English village on the River Bure
  • St Benet's AbbeySightNorfolk, United KingdomRomantic ruins accessible from the River Bure
  • Roys of WroxhamMarketWroxham, United KingdomWorld's largest village store for restocking supplies
  • Sowe Valley FootpathTrailCoventry, United Kingdom8½-mile riverside trail near Coventry city centre
  • River SowePlaceCoventry, United KingdomTributary of the Avon, runs through Coventry
  • Water of Leith WalkwayTrailEdinburgh, United Kingdom13-mile riverside journey through Edinburgh
  • Water of Leith Conservation TrustPlaceEdinburgh, United KingdomCares for the Water of Leith Walkway
  • River WellandPlaceMarket Harborough, United Kingdom65-mile river followed from source to sea
  • Rockingham CastleSightCorby, United KingdomNear Corby, passed on River Welland walk
  • Boston StumpPlace of worshipBoston, United KingdomSt Botolph's church, grew larger as river met sea
  • Grand CanalPlaceShannon Harbour, IrelandWalked as children, meets River Shannon
  • River ShannonPlaceShannon Harbour, IrelandIrish river, landscape changes utterly
  • McIntyre'sRestaurantShannon Harbour, IrelandPub for Irish tapas, open whatever the weather
  • St Bernard's WellSightEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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