Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bracken Cave
In or near Hawkswick.
Bracken Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
Ceri Thomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bracken Cave is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.1999°, -2.1295°. 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
Bracken Cave is located in Buckden, North-West England, within the Upper Wharfedale Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This designation highlights its ecological importance, particularly for local wildlife and habitats. The cave is a notable feature of the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1999, -2.1295
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Buckden
- Postcode
- BD23 5JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: n691027202 (ODbL)
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Jackey Lathe
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Salt Pie
Salt Pie — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Hodging House
Hodging House — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Laurance House
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Where to eat & stay near Bracken Cave
Places to stay
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The George Inn
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Buckden Camping & Pods
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📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Halton Gill Bunk Barn
Halton Gill Bunk Barn — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wharfe Camp
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Causeway Croft
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Stablefell Camping
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foresters Arms Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grassington House Hotel
Grassington House Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fox And Hounds Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Game Cock Inn
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Falcon Manor Hotel
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📷 5Cafés · North West England
Lakehouse Food & Drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bracken Cave?
- Bracken Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5JE), in the parish of Buckden.
- What is Bracken Cave?
- Bracken Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bracken Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5JE.
- Is Bracken Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Bracken Cave is part of the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bracken Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Bracken Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bracken Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5JE. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.