Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crackpot Cave
In or near Gunnerside.
Crackpot Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Crackpot Cave is a cave broad located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crackpot Cave is a limestone cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its geological formations and significant archaeological findings. The cave is part of the larger network of caves in the region, contributing to the area's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3546, -2.0561
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Grinton
- Postcode
- DL11 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454637 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crackpot Cave?
- Crackpot Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 6NP), in the parish of Grinton.
- What is Crackpot Cave?
- Crackpot Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crackpot Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL11 6NP.
- Is Crackpot Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Crackpot Cave is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Crackpot Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Crackpot Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crackpot Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 6NP. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.