Lower St Michael’s Cave

For more than two millennia, the upper section of St Michael’s Cave has served multiple purposes, including as a hospital during World War II.

However, it wasn’t until 1942 that the sappers inadvertently stumbled upon Lower St Michael’s Cave while digging a tunnel to create a secondary exit. The cavern, which may have been sealed for 20,000 years, contains several chambers and is exceptionally beautiful, with white, grey, and red stalactite columns that resemble a cathedral complete with a pulpit, chancel, and organ pipes. This cavern is notable for three reasons: the size of its main chambers, the abundance and variety of calcite formations, and a crystal-clear lake estimated to be nearly forty yards long and capable of holding 45,000 gallons of water.