Caves · North Wales
Caerwys Sinkhole
In or near St Asaph.
Caerwys Sinkhole — cave in wales north.
J Scott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Caerwys Sinkhole is a cave located in wales north. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caerwys Sinkhole is a cave located in the parish of Caerwys, North Wales, within the CH7 postcode area. It is part of the RAMSAR-designated Dee Estuary, notable for its ecological significance. The sinkhole offers a glimpse into the geological processes of the region and contributes to the area's biodiversity. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which is characterised by a mix of natural features and habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2553, -3.3177
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Caerwys
- Postcode
- CH7 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
Sources
- osm: n5024305010 (ODbL)
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Caerwys Welsh Presbyterian Church, including forecourt wall and gates
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Hen Caerwys Deserted Village Site
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Hen Caerwys Field System Earthworks
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Caerwys Castle Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
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Castles · 2.1 km
Nearby
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Barlow's Caravan Park
Barlow's Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Caerwys Rectory
Caerwys Rectory — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North Wales
Erw'r Castell Mound
Erw'r Castell Mound — an archaeological site in North Wales, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Caerwys Welsh Presbyterian Church, including forecourt wall and gates
Caerwys Welsh Presbyterian Church, including forecourt wall and gates — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North Wales
Oriel Glasfryn Gallery
Oriel Glasfryn Gallery — a gallery in North Wales, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Caerwys Sinkhole
Places to stay
📷 3Caravan parks · North Wales
Barlow's Caravan Park
Barlow's Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Caerwys Castle Caravan Park
Caerwys Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Pen-isaf Mynydd Caravan Park
Pen-isaf Mynydd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North Wales
Pen-isaf Mynydd Campsite
Pen-isaf Mynydd Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Station House Caravan Park
Station House Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Castle Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerwys Sinkhole?
- Caerwys Sinkhole is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH7 5BG), in the parish of Caerwys.
- What is Caerwys Sinkhole?
- Caerwys Sinkhole — cave in wales north.
- How do I get to Caerwys Sinkhole?
- The nearest town is St Asaph. Drivers can use postcode CH7 5BG.
- Is Caerwys Sinkhole a protected site?
- Yes — Caerwys Sinkhole is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Caerwys Sinkhole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH7 5BG. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.