About
Lacy's Caves are five man-made chambers carved into the red sandstone cliffs beside the River Eden near Little Salkeld. Created in the 18th century by Colonel Samuel Lacy, the caves sit along a scenic footpath with views of the river and surrounding landscape. The walk includes sections of historical interest, including old mining works and railway remnants. The route can be muddy in places, leading through wooded areas where birds are frequently spotted. Nearby attractions include the Long Meg stone circle. The caves themselves bear carved names from past visitors, with the sandstone outcrops forming a distinctive backdrop.
Customer Reviews
A lovely walk alongside the railway and River Eden. Muddy in places. Lots of interesting historical engineering including mining and railway. Lots of birds recorded on Merlin app. Peaceful and quiet, had the walk to ourselves.
Great place to visit, very interesting to see. We incorporated seeing this alongside long Meg & her daughters on our Saturday hike with our two dogs. Awesome hike with beautiful views along the way.
Absolutely great spot to check out romantic peace of history Lacy's Caves are five chambers carved into the sandstone cliffs by the River Eden in Little Salkeld, Cumbria, during the 18th century by Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy. Intended as a romantic folly, the caves were part of a trend to create picturesque features on estates and were used for entertaining guests and as a wine store. Lacy was known for his eccentricities, including a legendary attempt to blow up the nearby Long Meg stone circle.
