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Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Butter Tubs

In or near Satron.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Butter Tubs — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on wall near Butter Tubs - geograph.org.uk - 2489516

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Garsdale · 9.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Butter Tubs is a other located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cliff Force Cave SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Butter Tubs is a natural limestone feature located in North-West England. Known for its deep, steep-sided ravines, it is a notable geographical landmark in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The area is popular for walking and offers striking views of the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.3598, -2.1955
Nearest railway station
Garsdale9.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butter Tubs?
Butter Tubs is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Butter Tubs?
Butter Tubs — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Butter Tubs?
The nearest railway station is Garsdale, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 54.3598°, -2.1955°.
Is Butter Tubs a protected site?
Yes — Butter Tubs is part of the Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cliff Force Cave SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Butter Tubs free to visit?
Yes, Butter Tubs is free to enter.