Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bracken Cave
In or near Hawkswick.
Bracken 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
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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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bracken Cave?
- Bracken Cave is in Yorkshire, 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?
- The nearest town is Hawkswick. 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.