Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cat Hole Cave
In or near Oxwich.
Cat Hole Cave — UK archaeological site.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cat Hole Cave is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "UK archaeological site". Coordinates: 51.5899°, -4.1124°.
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Place summary
Cat Hole Cave is a mountain site located in Ilston, South Wales, with the postcode SA3. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its archaeological significance. The cave is noted for its geological features and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5899, -4.1124
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Ilston
- Postcode
- SA3 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130484 (CC0)
- commons: Cat Hole Cave in Park Woods - geograph.org.uk - 2353596.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cat Hole Cave?
- Cat Hole Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 2EJ), in the parish of Ilston.
- What is Cat Hole Cave?
- Cat Hole Cave — UK archaeological site.
- How do I get to Cat Hole Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 2EJ.
- Is Cat Hole Cave a listed building?
- Cat Hole Cave is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Cat Hole Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Cat Hole Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cat Hole Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 2EJ. It sits within the Gower parliamentary constituency.