Smeltmill Beck Cave
Caving
Regulations on 31 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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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
Contact landowner
Contact should be made in advance directly with the landowner.
The landowner, John Lord, has requested that all cavers are required to seek permission to descend this cave. […] Please let Mr Lord know after exiting the cave. Turn south off A66 at NY 832 150 (signed to Hard Hills). After 1km, fork left onto the farm track to Light Trees. After a further 1km, park on the edge of the driveway shortly before Light Trees, at a sharp right bend near to the wooded stream valley. Follow up the streambed for about 70m and the entrance is a hands and knees crawl under small cliff face. Please do not climb any fences or walls.
Published by Council for the Northern Caving Community, 26 Sept 2024 · CNCC - Smeltmill Beck Cave