Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Firth Wood Cave
In or near Hawkswick.
Firth Wood Cave — cave in england north west.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Firth Wood 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: Birks Fell Caves SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wharfedale SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Firth Wood Cave is a cave located in North-West England. This geological feature offers visitors a glimpse into the natural underground landscape of the region. It is known for its unique rock formations and biodiversity. The cave is accessible for exploration, making it a point of interest for both casual visitors and geology enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1761, -2.0980
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Buckden
- Postcode
- BD23 5JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: n4985039442 (ODbL)
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ruin
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Cow Pasture Barn
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Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Firth Wood Cave?
- Firth Wood Cave is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5JU), in the parish of Buckden.
- What is Firth Wood Cave?
- Firth Wood Cave — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Firth Wood Cave?
- The nearest town is Hawkswick. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5JU.
- Is Firth Wood Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Firth Wood Cave is part of the Birks Fell Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Wharfedale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Firth Wood Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5JU. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.