Hidden behind the town of Settle is the beautiful area of Attermire Scar with the important site of Victoria Cave.
Attermire Cave entrance. Stephen Oldfield
Distance: 6km (4 miles)
Time: a minimum of 11/2 hours
Accessibility: a strenuous walk with a long steep climb to start, parts of the route are rocky and can get muddy and slippy.
Parking: several car parks in Settle (street car parks; SD 81911 63829. Settle station road car park; SD 81861 63540)
Other transport:
- direct trains from Leeds and Skipton
Toilets: Settle car park
Refreshments: shops, cafés and pubs in Settle
Closest National Park Centre: Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA (call 01729 833200)