Cherry Tree Hole

A small limestone cave tucked into the hillside near Skipton, Cherry Tree Hole is the sort of place you stumble upon rather than deliberately trek to - though it's worth knowing about if you're walking the surrounding moorland. The cave itself is modest: a natural opening in the rock face with enough height to duck into comfortably, running back maybe 20 metres or so before the passage narrows and gets uncomfortable. The real draw is the walk to reach it through proper Yorkshire countryside, with dry stone walls and open views across the Dales.

It's free to visit and you can access it any time. Allow an hour or so for a gentle circular walk from nearby Malham if you're combining it with other local exploring - the cave works best as a stop-off rather than a destination in itself. Families with kids who enjoy scrambling around will find it engaging enough, though anyone expecting a vast underground chamber will be disappointed. The approach is the better part of the trip, honestly.

If you're staying at Ribblesdale Pods or Malham Glamping Pods - both excellent bases - Cherry Tree Hole slots neatly into a day exploring the local limestone country. Pair it with a proper walk up to Malham Cove or Janet's Foss and you've got a proper morning sorted. The cave's best visited in drier months when the ground underfoot isn't a bog.