"Lower St. Michaels Cave" Top 5 Page for this destination Caves / Tunnels Tip by GibJoe

During the Second World War St. Michaels Cave was being blasted to make a Hospital, the blasting resulting in a lower cave being found. Lower St. Michael Cave has four main chambers with amazing stalagmites and stalactites. There is also a lake which has a depth of between 1.20 m to 6m. Lower St. Michael Cave can only be visited with a guide in groups of 6 to 15, you would have to pre-book. There is a bit of climbing and abseiling involved but I must say it was not too difficult. Also at the lake you have to walk by a small ledge you cannot even put your whole foot in, and so run the risk of falling into the lake. The guide recommends that you leave your camera before the lake just in case you fall in the lake. You do get a bit wet and dirty, so take old clothes and shoes with a good grip, preferably trekking boots. You will not need a torch as the cave is illuminated, and safety hats are provided. This tour would not be suitable for small children or persons with claustrophobia. I paid £8 for the tour which lasted around 2.5 hours. Do not confuse Lower St. Michael Cave with the more known and accessible St. Michaels Cave.