Caves · North West England
Dead Man's Cave
In or near Stainforth.
Dead Man's Cave — cave in england north west.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 3.9 km
About
Dead Man's Cave is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dead Man's Cave is a natural cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological features and historical significance. Visitors can explore the cave's unique formations and learn about its role in local folklore. The site offers a glimpse into the natural history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0988, -2.3066
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Austwick
- Postcode
- LA2 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: n2133493198 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dead Man's Cave?
- Dead Man's Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 8DF), in the parish of Austwick.
- What is Dead Man's Cave?
- Dead Man's Cave — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Dead Man's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 3.9 km away. The nearest town is Stainforth. Drivers can use postcode LA2 8DF.
- Is Dead Man's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Dead Man's Cave is part of the Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dead Man's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 8DF.