The Old Sawmill Café

01/10/2026

Christmas is just around the corner… 🎄⭐️

Join Mel from SewCountry for a morning of festivities as she welcomes you to her winter workshop held in The Reginald Farrer Room, upstairs at The Old Sawmill Café!

Enjoy getting into the festive spirit whilst learning the art of needle felting and creating your very own bauble to keep or gift!

📍The Old Sawmill Café, LA2 8DS

🗓️Saturday 31st October

⏰10am-1pm

‼️Limited Availability!

👇For more information and how to book your place please visit .

24/09/2026

Our annual memberships allows UNLIMITED entry to the Nature Trail & Cave year round, for less than the cost of 1.5 visits! 🎟️

Caves not for you? 🦇🔦
Our membership still offers great value for only using the trail - use it ten times in the year (less than once a month!) and you’ll save money!

Everything you need to know about your visit to Ingleborough Cave and Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail including parking, dogs & facilities

18/09/2026

“Really lovely café with a delicious veggie breakfast!”

11/09/2026

Had a stressful summer? 🌞 🌳

Now the kids are back at school, why not make the most of your days off and enjoy a little peace and quiet at Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail?

Take a gentle stroll through beautiful woodland and simply enjoy being surrounded by nature.

And it’s never been easier to enjoy the trail! Our trail membership now includes ✨unlimited access to the cave✨(events excluded) — all for the price of less than two visits! 🙌

Purchase your membership at the café foyer or online.
🎟️https://ingleboroughcave.co.uk/tickets/

Sometimes, a little time outdoors is exactly what you need to reset, recharge and breathe.

07/09/2026

“Can I come in?” 🐶🥺

“We had the dog with us too, and it was great to find somewhere so dog-friendly.” 🐾🐕

We’re proud to be a dog-friendly café, with a warm welcome for the whole family - four-legged members included.

Pop in for a coffee, a bite to eat and a moment to rest and recharge before heading off for an action-packed day exploring the Yorkshire Dales. With dog treats at the ready and plenty of room to relax, we’re the perfect place for everyone to refuel and rejuvenate.

04/09/2026

Walk of the weekend… 🌳🥾

Treking to Trow Gill?
Difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Distance 3.85m

Follow Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail and continue beyond Ingleborough Cave , over the bridge and through the immediate farm gate. In another 500m you’ll reach another farm gate and 250m later you’ll arrive at TROW GILL.

Once seeing the gorge in all its glory return to the previous gate and turn left before the gate through a small gully by a beach tree to your right, before emerging in a wide open U-shaped valley. Follow the right handsome up the bank and take the second gate through the wall on to LONG LANE. Follow this lane until you take a fork, then take a right turn. Wander through the tunnels and emerge back into Clapham by the church.

Walk complete!

https://ingleboroughestatenaturetrail.co.uk

01/09/2026

Changing Landscapes an exhibition by Peter Bolton at The Sawmill 🎨🖌️

This month we’re excited to be hosting Peter Bolton as he showcases a new series of artwork in his exceptional “Changing Landscapes” exhibition of paintings. The exhibition is being held in The Reginald Farrer Room, upstairs at The Old Sawmill Cafe from:
🎨September 19th-20th
🫟September 26th-27th
⏰Open 10am-4pm

The exhibition provides a brilliant opportunity to see Peter’s incredible work and meet the artist himself!

The Old Sawmill Cafe will be open every day, complimenting your visit with great coffee, tasty homemade cakes and a breakfast and lunch menu using local produce.

See you then! 👋

31/08/2026

Make a day of it… ☕️🌳

“After a lovely walk up to the caves we returned to Clapham for lunch and the Old Sawmill was the perfect choice, kids meals were great, panini was excellent, lovely chips and cake all hit the spot! Brilliant service, great value food, Will 100% be back!”

Adventure, nature and delicious food all in one place!

⚙️The Old Sawmill Café
Enjoy homemade, locally sourced food in a cosy, historic setting. Enjoy our delicious range of homemade cakes including gluten-free and vegan options! We’re also dog-friendly!

🥾 Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail
Explore enchanting woodlands, scenic views and now…

🎉 The NEW Mimpish Squimbie Family Trail!
Meet the Mimpish Squimbies, a tribe of nature-loving creatures and find all of their homes! Fun for all the family!

🎟️ Trail tickets available at the Ticket Hut on arrival, don’t forget to pick up your Mimpish Squimbie Map & Walking Guides from the café foyer before you set off!

So what are you waiting for? Come explore!

https://oldsawmillcafe.co.uk

https://ingleboroughestatenaturetrail.co.uk

29/08/2026

23/08/2026

Some Places are worth sharing...

Before we all carried phones, a postcard was how we shared special places with people we love.

This summer, we're taking part in the Picture Perfect campaign, celebrating the nostalgia and joy of sending postcards.

Whether you've spent the day exploring Ingleborough Cave, wandering along Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail or enjoying the finest coffee around at The Old Sawmill Café, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your day out and write to someone special.

FREE postcards are available from the cafe and cave shop throughout summer. Stamps can be purchased from the village shop before posting your postcard in the village.

Share the Yorkshire Dales with someone you love!

21/08/2026

Summer VS Autumn Squimbie Edition ☀️🍂

What a difference a season makes! The Rock Squimbie can be found alongside Cat Hole, Skye, whatever the time of year. From peaceful summer streams to dramatic autumn waterfalls, every visit is different.

The Mimpish Squimbie Family Trail is the perfect activity for all the family all year round, not visited yet? Be sure to add it to your summer bucket list! ⛱️✅

Which season is your favourite to visit Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail and why? Comment down below 👇