The village of Clapham lies on the A65 between Ingleton and Settle. This is great walking country; the Yorkshire dales are to the east , the Forest of Bowland to the west. and Cumbria within easy distance to the north west.
The walk up to Ingleborough, one of the Three Peaks at over 720 metres, is one good reason why people visit Clapham. The views from the top are fabulous. On a clear day it's possible to glimpse the sea. There is also a nature walk through beautiful countryside with lots of wildflowers during the spring.
Ingleborough cave with its collection of stalactites and stalagmites is another attraction. There is also caving at the Trow Gill ravine where you can watch the climbers and cavers. Gaping Gill is a 105 m deep pothole that the Fell Beck (stream) disappears into. This is pot holing country for the adventurous. The moors are scattered with limestone rocks, fissured limestone pavement and large eroded rocks such as the Norber Boulders.
Clapham is a fabulous place to stay for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and well connected for visiting various attractions in the north of England. The village has a shop with post office, a pub serving food and tea shops for some good Yorkshire treats.
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