Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dove Caves
In or near Hawkswick.
Dove Caves is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dove Caves is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.1634°, -2.0291°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dove Caves are located in North-West England, within the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton, postcode BD23. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its geological and ecological significance as part of the Upper Wharfedale SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1634, -2.0291
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kettlewell with Starbotton
- Postcode
- BD23 5RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: n690978019 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dove Caves?
- Dove Caves is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5RP), in the parish of Kettlewell with Starbotton.
- What is Dove Caves?
- Dove Caves is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dove Caves?
- The nearest town is Hawkswick. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5RP.
- Is Dove Caves a protected site?
- Yes — Dove Caves is part of the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dove Caves free to visit?
- Yes, Dove Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dove Caves?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5RP. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.