Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dowkabottom Cave
In or near Hawkswick.
Dowkabottom Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dowkabottom 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: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dowkabottom Cave is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological significance and features. The cave is part of the region's natural heritage, attracting interest from both researchers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1159, -2.0754
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hawkswick
- Postcode
- BD23 5PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454623 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dowkabottom Cave?
- Dowkabottom Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5PU), in the parish of Hawkswick.
- What is Dowkabottom Cave?
- Dowkabottom Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dowkabottom Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5PU.
- Is Dowkabottom Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Dowkabottom Cave is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dowkabottom Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Dowkabottom Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dowkabottom Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5PU. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.