Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Deaths Head

In or near Ingleton.

Free admission

Deaths Head — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Stone Wall on Leck Fell - geograph.org.uk - 4515618

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead · 9.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Deaths Head 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.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Deaths Head is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its distinctive geological features and is part of the region's natural heritage. The cave's formations attract interest from both speleologists and visitors exploring the local landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2071, -2.5107
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Leck
Postcode
LA6 2JE
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead9.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Death's Head Hole📷 3

Caves · North West England

Death's Head Hole

Death's Head Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Death's Head Hole📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Death's Head Hole

Death's Head Hole — cave on Leck Fell, in Lancashire, England.

Free🐕
Enclosure for Lost Johns’ cave - geograph.org.uk - 7953852📷 5

Caves · North West England

Eye Holes

Eye Holes — cave in england north west.

Enclosure for Lost Johns’ cave - geograph.org.uk - 7953852📷 5

Caves · North West England

Big Meanie

Big Meanie — cave in england north west.

Stone Wall on Leck Fell - geograph.org.uk - 4515618📷 5

Caves · North West England

Big Meanie

Big Meanie — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Sunset looking south-west down Leck Fell - geograph.org.uk - 8227171📷 3

Caves · North West England

Long Drop Cave

Long Drop Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Deaths Head

Places to stay

Hedge-lined Long Level approaching Gowrey Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6291972📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Fell View Park

Fell View Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freefellviewpark.co.uk
Jogging Bridge south of Ireby - geograph.org.uk - 7905139📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Ireby Green Caravan Park

Ireby Green Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freeirebygreenfarm.co.uk
Fields and trees south of Whoop Hall Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5216716📷 5

Campsites · North West England

New House Caravan Park

New House Caravan Park — a campsite in england north west.

Mobile phone mast service building - geograph.org.uk - 7341280📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Woodclose Park

Woodclose Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Mobile phone mast service building - geograph.org.uk - 7341280📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Woodclose Park

Woodclose Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Mobile phone mast service building - geograph.org.uk - 7341280📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Woodclose Park

Woodclose Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freewoodclosepark.com

Places to eat & drink

The Old Police House, Main Street, Burton in Lonsdale - geograph.org.uk - 5773499📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Punch Bowl Hotel

Punch Bowl Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

The side of ^66 Main Street, High Bentham - geograph.org.uk - 7853709📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn

Horse And Farrier Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on 'Evaglades', Low Bentham - geograph.org.uk - 7853372📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Sun Dial Inn

Sun Dial Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Quaint footbridge in Clapham - geograph.org.uk - 3551850📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Lakehouse Food & Drink

Lakehouse Food & Drink — a café in england north west.

Main Street, Sedbergh - geograph.org.uk - 6596850📷 5

Cafés · North West England

Gun Dog Coffee Shop

Gun Dog Coffee Shop — a café in england north west.

thegundogcoffeeshop.co.uk
The Game Cock, Austwick - geograph.org.uk - 6374197📷 5

Restaurants · North West England

The Game Cock Inn

The Game Cock Inn — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: french;english.

Freegamecockinn.co.uk

More caves in this region

Alum Pot📷 3

Caves · North West England

Alum Pot

Alum Pot is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Disused House - geograph.org.uk - 238118📷 3

Caves · North West England

Antler Hole

Antler Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Aquamole Pot📷 3

Caves · North West England

Aquamole Pot

Aquamole Pot is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Water appears - geograph.org.uk - 2127605📷 3

Caves · North West England

Austwick Beck Head

Austwick Beck Head is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Deaths Head?
Deaths Head is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JE), in the parish of Leck.
What is Deaths Head?
Deaths Head — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Deaths Head?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JE.
Is Deaths Head a protected site?
Yes — Deaths Head is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Deaths Head free to visit?
Yes, Deaths Head is free to enter.
How do I get to Deaths Head?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JE. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.