Caves · South West England
Cherty Rift
In or near Fortuneswell.
Cherty Rift is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cherty Rift is a named cave entrance in South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.5 km away. Postcode area DT5.
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Official information
Cherty Rift is a short cave that can be explored at two levels, offering a round trip for visitors. The cave features a steep descent and requires some climbing skills to navigate its tricky sections.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cherty Rift is a cave located in Portland, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Isle of Portland SSSI, highlighting its geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5421, -2.4246
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1FZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 8.5 km
- Official site
- sites.google.com
Sources
- osm: n11039513995 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherty Rift?
- Cherty Rift is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1FZ), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Cherty Rift?
- Cherty Rift is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cherty Rift?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1FZ.
- Is Cherty Rift a protected site?
- Yes — Cherty Rift is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cherty Rift free to visit?
- Yes, Cherty Rift is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cherty Rift?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1FZ. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.