Caves · South West England
Benson's Cave
Benson's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benson's Cave is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Admission charged. Coordinates: 51.1628°, -4.6584°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lundy SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benson's Cave is a geological feature located on Lundy Island in Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geological formations and ecological significance. The cave is part of the Lundy SSSI, highlighting its importance within the region's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1628, -4.6584
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Area not comprised in any Parish-Lundy Island
- Postcode
- EX39 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
Sources
- osm: n391923885 (ODbL)
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Castle Keep North
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Castle Cottage
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Castle Keep South
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Lundy South Lighthouse
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Places to stay
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benson's Cave?
- Benson's Cave is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 2LY), in the parish of Area not comprised in any Parish-Lundy Island.
- What is Benson's Cave?
- Benson's Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benson's Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 2LY.
- Is Benson's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Benson's Cave is part of the Lundy SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Benson's Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 2LY. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.