Caves · North West England
Grey Wife Hole
In or near Clapham.
Grey Wife Hole — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham · 4.5 km
About
Grey Wife Hole 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: Ingleborough SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grey Wife Hole is a cave located in North-West England. This natural feature is known for its geological significance and unique formations. Visitors can explore the cave's interior, which offers a glimpse into the region's natural history. The surrounding area provides opportunities for walking and appreciating the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1451, -2.3983
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Clapham cum Newby
- Postcode
- LA2 8EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Clapham — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n4308488442 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grey Wife Hole?
- Grey Wife Hole is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 8EE), in the parish of Clapham cum Newby.
- What is Grey Wife Hole?
- Grey Wife Hole — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Grey Wife Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham, about 4.5 km away. The nearest town is Clapham. Drivers can use postcode LA2 8EE.
- Is Grey Wife Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Grey Wife Hole is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the INGLEBOROUGH National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Grey Wife Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Clapham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 8EE.