Caves · North East England
Gibson's Cave
Gibson's Cave — cave in scotland lowlands.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Gibson's Cave is a cave located in scotland lowlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gibson's Cave is a natural cave located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its geological features and historical significance. Visitors can explore the cave's interior, which offers insights into the region's natural history. The surrounding area provides opportunities for walking and appreciating the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6530, -2.1414
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Newbiggin
- Postcode
- DL12 0UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n5795429867 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gibson's Cave?
- Gibson's Cave is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0UE), in the parish of Newbiggin.
- What is Gibson's Cave?
- Gibson's Cave — cave in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Gibson's Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0UE.
- Is Gibson's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Gibson's Cave is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gibson's Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0UE. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.