Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Butter Tubs
In or near Satron.
Butter Tubs — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3598, -2.1955
- Nearest railway station
- Garsdale — 9.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/3579114553 (ODbL)
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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.