Caves · South West England
Gough's Old Cave
In or near Cheddar.
Gough's Old Cave — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gough's Old Cave is a cave broad located in england-south-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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Official information
Cheddar Gorge is a stunning limestone landscape known for its dramatic cliffs and extensive cave systems, including Gough's Cave, which is home to significant archaeological finds. Visitors can explore the natural beauty, engage in outdoor activities like caving and rock climbing, and learn about the area's prehistoric history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheddar Complex SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gough's Old Cave is a significant limestone cave located in South-West England. It is renowned for its geological features and archaeological importance, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2816, -2.7658
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS27 3QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- +44 1934 742343
- Official site
- www.cheddargorge.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17659449 (CC0)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gough's Old Cave?
- Gough's Old Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS27 3QF), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Gough's Old Cave?
- Gough's Old Cave — a cave broad in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gough's Old Cave?
- Drivers can use postcode BS27 3QF.
- Is Gough's Old Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Gough's Old Cave is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Gough's Old Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Gough's Old Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gough's Old Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS27 3QF. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.