Caves · South West England
Coral Cave
In or near Compton Bishop.
Coral Cave — cave in england south west.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 7.7 km
About
Coral Cave is a cave located in england south west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coral Cave is a geological formation located in South-West England. Known for its distinctive coral-like structures, the cave offers a glimpse into the region's natural history. Visitors can explore its unique rock formations and enjoy the surrounding landscape. The cave is part of the area's diverse geological features, making it a point of interest for geology enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2932, -2.8520
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Compton Bishop
- Postcode
- BS26 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: n6135581171 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coral Cave?
- Coral Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS26 2EU), in the parish of Compton Bishop.
- What is Coral Cave?
- Coral Cave — cave in england south west.
- How do I get to Coral Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.7 km away. The nearest town is Compton Bishop. Drivers can use postcode BS26 2EU.
- Is Coral Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Coral Cave is part of the Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Coral Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS26 2EU.