Regulations United Kingdom Yorkshire Dales National Park
Bruntscar Cave
Caving
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Prohibited all year
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
No Access
Access is closed at present.
Unusual access situation, the entrance being directly next to the wall of the barn of Bruntscar Hall. Warning received in 2022 that the barn wall by the entrance of the cave is in a dangerous condition and liable to collapse. This presents a severe hazard to visiting cavers. The landowner has closed access, but hopes to restore this as quickly as possible. However, as the barn is a listed building, undertaking the work may take some time. Check back for more details.
Published by Council for the Northern Caving Community, 18 Nov 2025 · CNCC - Bruntscar Cave
In Yorkshire Dales National Park
Regulated zone
Yorkshire Dales National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Wild Camping & Fly Camping
Wild camping is not permitted anywhere in the Yorkshire Dales without prior permission from the landowner.
As the National Park Authority we do not have the power to allow camping on private land and we do not permit camping on the small amount of land that we own.
Fly camping and overnight occupation of vehicles in our car parks is also not allowed at any time. […]
Published by Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, 28 Mar 2025 · Motorhome and campervan hire and camping