Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Birk Bank Cave
In or near Hawkswick.
Birk Bank Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birk Bank Cave is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.1932°, -2.1098°. 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: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birk Bank Cave is located in Buckden, North-West England, within the Upper Wharfedale Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This cave is noted for its geological significance and contributes to the area's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1932, -2.1098
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Buckden
- Postcode
- BD23 5JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: n691033135 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birk Bank Cave?
- Birk Bank Cave is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5JD), in the parish of Buckden.
- What is Birk Bank Cave?
- Birk Bank Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birk Bank Cave?
- The nearest town is Hawkswick. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5JD.
- Is Birk Bank Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Birk Bank Cave is part of the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Birk Bank Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Birk Bank Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birk Bank Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5JD. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.