Runscar Cave (4) Trip Log: Pitch Previews, Route Descriptions & Video. [ Cave Info ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk) [Cave Directory](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/caves) [Interactive Cave Map](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/cave-map) [About](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/about) Yorkshire Dales - Three Peaks / RibbleheadRunscar Cave (4) ================ A short but sweet cave. Can be done in about 6 minutes flat. You might get a bit wet. Grade 1 Routes Completed 1 Visits 1 SRT Cave? No Access No Restrictions Access Land (CRoW) refers to land where you have a right to roam on foot. In caving, this often means the entrance is located on such land. [ ![Runscar Cave (4)](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/47/conversions/01KW2T2KYPN42N90N4G53ZNG9C-optimised.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/47/conversions/01KW2T2KYPN42N90N4G53ZNG9C-optimised.webp) [ ![Runscar Cave (4) - Runscar Cave (4)](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/53/conversions/01KWT18J34VW39566DDT0WX24H-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/53/conversions/01KWT18J34VW39566DDT0WX24H-optimised.webp) [ ![Runscar Cave (4) - Runscar Cave (4)](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/48/conversions/01KW2T6FQBEZZVNCD5BC81W1HH-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/48/conversions/01KW2T6FQBEZZVNCD5BC81W1HH-optimised.webp) [ ![Runscar Cave (4) - Runscar Cave (4)](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/54/conversions/C6kIwN8TQIL1amLXjWcEp6u77nZOmCDdNuPpFE23-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/54/conversions/C6kIwN8TQIL1amLXjWcEp6u77nZOmCDdNuPpFE23-optimised.webp) - Directions / Parking - Routes - Visits - Videos - Weather Directions and Parking ---------------------- About 10 mins walk Around 0.23 miles / 0.37 KM Satnav: Blea Moor Rd, Carnforth, LA6 3AS ### Parking There's plenty of places to park in the very obvious lay-bys. With it being a popular place for walkers, it's advised to get there early. Between 9AM and 9:30AM if you want a decent spot. As you approach, there's a lay-by on your left, I'd keep going and see if you can get a space closer to bridge – just makes for a shorter journey when you set off to the cave. Bring some cash for the burger and ice cream vans. There's no mobile signal whatsoever down there, so no card payments! [ ![Runscar 4 - Main car parking](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/99/conversions/01KZDY23G1KPG4JN2S8R0DYNP1-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/99/conversions/01KZDY23G1KPG4JN2S8R0DYNP1-optimised.webp) ### Walking Directions Runscar 4 is quite close to Thistle 2. If you're parked on the right hand side on the main road, make your way to the centre / middle of the car park / verge and there's a worn path visible in the grass which you can use to make your way over. You want to walk in near enough a straight line and veer off toward the viaduct when you can see the stone outcrops in the distance. (See the interactive map below) Runscar 4 is more of a hole in the ground type entrance. It takes about 10–15 minutes to walk over. Unfortunately, you can't see the entrance to this one from the car park as its kind of up a small hill. I've included a picture of the entrance and one of Runscar 3 entrance – If you see this one, you've gone too far and need to turn around! [ ![Runscar 4 - Cave entrance](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/100/conversions/01KZDY23H79DCWGZSCCFG72J69-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/100/conversions/01KZDY23H79DCWGZSCCFG72J69-optimised.webp) [ ![Runscar 4 - Cave entrance close up](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/101/conversions/01KZDY23HTW5VP2R3HBMG2DB06-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/101/conversions/01KZDY23HTW5VP2R3HBMG2DB06-optimised.webp) [ ![Runscar 3 - Cave Entrance](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/102/conversions/01KZDY23JADYC8E887Y3S1WR7Q-thumb.webp) ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/storage/102/conversions/01KZDY23JADYC8E887Y3S1WR7Q-optimised.webp) ### Interactive Map The map shows the walking route and parking spots. You can also download the data in GPX and KML, which you can then import into OS Maps. [ Download GPX ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/caves/runscar-cave-4/directions/gpx) [ Download KML ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/caves/runscar-cave-4/directions/kml) Route Descriptions ------------------ #### Runscar 4 [ Print ](https://www.caveinfo.co.uk/caves/runscar-cave-4/routes/runscar-4/print) **Runscar Caves** are active stream caves and are prone to flooding, so **dry weather for a few days beforehand and on the day** is essential. Check the forecast before attempting the route. This is a very short trip. Start by dropping down into the streamway from the **obvious opening**. It’s walking for about **3 minutes** before you reach a section where you need to crouch down. Water levels may start to rise here, and you should expect your **wellies to take in some water over the top**. After a short spell of crouching, the route drops to crawling. It isn’t long before you can see **daylight**. The exit can be approached on your back, and you can twist yourself round as you work your way out. This is a good spot for a photo if someone has exited before you. My Visits --------- Caving journal### 14 June 2026 Personal rating ★★★ 3/5 Party 6 people Time Underground 0h 06m Walk To Entrance 0h 15m Total outing 0h 21m Route completed Runscar 4 Conditions Dry Would do again? No #### Trip profile SRT 1/5 Navigation 1/5 Tightness 3/5 Exposure 1/5 Water 1/5 Physical 1/5 #### Notes A really short trip. You'll probably spend longer trying to find it! Dry weather is needed, there's a crawl section right near the end and a bit of a squeeze to exit, but nothing really exciting. Good for kids though as an introductory cave. I wouldn't come back here, there's nothing really to see and the fact it's so short means your time could be better spent in one of the longer caves such as Roger Kirk instead. Videos for Runscar Cave (4) --------------------------- Rainfall report for Runscar Cave (4) ------------------------------------ This uses Environment Agency rainfall data from the real-time data API (Beta) and is provided for reference only. Please note the **“Distance from cave”** metric, as measurements are often several miles from the cave. Always check local forecasts and confirm the cave is safe to enter before going. Instrument Type Tipping Bucket Rainguage Distance from cave Approx: 1.23 miles Location of instrument 54.217501 -2.333500 Latest Reading 0mm at 12/10/2026 15:00:00 Met Office forecast### Weather forecast Yesterday through the next 6 days #### Sun 11 Oct 2026 High / low 11°C / 9°C Wind 4 mph Rain chance Day 9% Night 50% Heavy rain Day 0% Night 25% #### Mon 12 Oct 2026 High / low 16°C / 13°C Wind 5 mph Rain chance Day 52% Night 93% Heavy rain Day 31% Night 92% #### Tue 13 Oct 2026 High / low 16°C / 13°C Wind 9 mph Rain chance Day 95% Night 35% Heavy rain Day 94% Night 22% #### Wed 14 Oct 2026 High / low 15°C / 12°C Wind 8 mph Rain chance Day 35% Night 65% Heavy rain Day 19% Night 45% #### Thu 15 Oct 2026 High / low 16°C / 12°C Wind 7 mph Rain chance Day 89% Night 78% Heavy rain Day 87% Night 76% #### Fri 16 Oct 2026 High / low 12°C / 9°C Wind 6 mph Rain chance Day 8% Night 3% Heavy rain Day 5% Night 1% #### Sat 17 Oct 2026 High / low 12°C / 9°C Wind 3 mph Rain chance Day 2% Night 3% Heavy rain Day 0% Night 1% ### More Caves Cave #176#### Sell Gill Holes (Dry) A popular choice for people wanting to get their SRT stripes. 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