Regulations United Kingdom Yorkshire Dales National Park
Robinsons' Pot
Caving
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Permit required
Advanced permission is required.
This cave has unusual access problems, the entrance being located immediately under Darnbrook Farm (about three miles south west out of Arncliffe, at the bottom of the steep hill). It is not on access land, and the tenants at the farm typically park on top of the entrance!
The CNCC hold an access agreement with National Trust dated 2010, revised June 2024, which allows up to eight permits per year to be issued to BCA members, including named individuals and clubs.
- - The first Saturday of May/June/July/August/September
- - The third Saturday of May/July/September
Cavers attending the meet must show the permit and proof of BCA insurance to the tenants at the farm.
Parking location will be supplied with the permit, although on occasions, the tenant at Darnbrook Farm may make an alternative request (or invite you to park closer) so it's always worth calling in before changing into caving gear.
The landowner and tenant need to be notified in advance of which of the available dates cavers will be turning up, so please try to arrange your permit as much in advance as possible to avoid disappointment and reduce inconvenience.
Published by Council for the Northern Caving Community, 26 Jan 2026 · CNCC - Robinsons' Pot
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