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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Batty Cave

In or near Ingleton.

Free admission

Batty Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Kingsdale Beck - geograph.org.uk - 4841311

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead · 5.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Batty Cave is a cave broad located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Batty Cave is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological features and natural formations. The cave contributes to the region's natural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2105, -2.4512
Parish
Thornton in Lonsdale
Postcode
LA6 3PH
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead5.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Batty Cave?
Batty Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3PH), in the parish of Thornton in Lonsdale.
What is Batty Cave?
Batty Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Batty Cave?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3PH.
Is Batty Cave a protected site?
Yes — Batty Cave is part of the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Batty Cave free to visit?
Yes, Batty Cave is free to enter.
How do I get to Batty Cave?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3PH.