Caves · South East England
Dorking Caves
In or near Betchworth.
Dorking Caves — cave in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking West · 0.7 km
About
Dorking Caves is a cave located in england london. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dorking Caves are a series of man-made caves located in Dorking, Surrey, within the London region. These caves were carved into the soft sandstone and served various purposes over the centuries. Visitors can explore the intricate tunnels and learn about their historical significance. The caves provide insight into the area's geology and human activity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2307, -0.3341
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Mole Valley, unparished area
- Postcode
- RH4 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Dorking West — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n8352013691 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Dorking War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Dorking Cockerel
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
South Street Gallery & Picture Framing
Galleries · 0.1 km
Cakerider
Cafés · 0.1 km
William Mullins Pilgrim Father
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Dorking Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
John Arthur gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
St Martin's Church, Dorking
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Bartholomew Press
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Dorking
Museums · 0.3 km
Surrey Yeoman House
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Dorking Mosque
Historic churches · 0.5 km
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Dorking War Memorial
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Dorking Cockerel
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📷 5Galleries · South East England
South Street Gallery & Picture Framing
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William Mullins Pilgrim Father
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Dorking Museum
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Where to eat & stay near Dorking Caves
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Dorking Scouts Camp Site
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorking Caves?
- Dorking Caves is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode RH4 2LD), in the parish of Mole Valley, unparished area.
- What is Dorking Caves?
- Dorking Caves — cave in england london.
- How do I get to Dorking Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH4 2LD.
- Is Dorking Caves a protected site?
- Yes — Dorking Caves is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dorking Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Dorking West, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH4 2LD.