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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· North East England

Broad Pot

In or near Alston.

Broad Pot β€” cave in scotland lowlands.

Peat bank with Scraith Burn beyond - geograph.org.uk - 5128097

Trevor Littlewood β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Broad Pot is a cave located in scotland lowlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Broad Pot is a cave located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its geological features and underground chambers. The cave is part of the region's natural landscape, offering insight into the area's geological history. Visitors can explore its formations and the surrounding environment.

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Coordinates
54.7420, -2.3062

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Broad Pot?
Broad Pot is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Broad Pot?
Broad Pot β€” cave in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Broad Pot?
Its coordinates are 54.7420Β°, -2.3062Β°.
Is Broad Pot a protected site?
Yes β€” Broad Pot is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.