Natural landmarks · South West England
Clearwell Caves
In or near St Briavels.
Clearwell Caves — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Clearwell Caves is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Clearwell Caves is a vast natural cave system located beneath the Forest of Dean, known for its historical significance as a mining site. Visitors can explore the colorful caverns and learn about the Freeminers who have worked in the area for thousands of years.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Old Bow and Old Ham Mines SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clearwell Caves are located in South Wales, postcode GL16. This extensive network of limestone caverns has been mined for iron ore since the 19th century and is now a popular attraction for underground exploration. The site offers insights into both geological formations and historical mining practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7712, -2.6143
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Newland
- Postcode
- GL16 8JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Phone
- +44 1594 832535
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.clearwellcaves.com
Sources
- osm: node/1951093869 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clearwell Caves?
- Clearwell Caves is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8JR), in the parish of Newland.
- What is Clearwell Caves?
- Clearwell Caves — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clearwell Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8JR.
- Is Clearwell Caves a protected site?
- Yes — Clearwell Caves is part of the Old Bow and Old Ham Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Clearwell Caves free to visit?
- Yes, Clearwell Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clearwell Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8JR.