Caves · North West England
Big Meanie
In or near Ingleton.
Big Meanie — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 9.9 km
About
Big Meanie is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Big Meanie is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive geological formations and natural features. The cave offers an insight into the region's subterranean landscape, attracting both casual visitors and geology enthusiasts. Access to the cave is typically through designated entry points, providing a unique opportunity to explore the underground environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2072, -2.5124
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Leck
- Postcode
- LA6 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 9.9 km
Sources
- osm: n6919205081 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Meanie?
- Big Meanie is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JE), in the parish of Leck.
- What is Big Meanie?
- Big Meanie — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Big Meanie?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JE.
- Is Big Meanie a protected site?
- Yes — Big Meanie is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Big Meanie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JE. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.