Caves · South West England
Holwell Cave
In or near Cothelstone.
Holwell Cave — cave in england south west.
Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard · 6.8 km
About
Holwell Cave is a cave located in england south west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holwell Cave is located in South-West England. This geological feature is notable for its limestone formations and archaeological significance. Visitors can explore its interesting rock structures and learn about its natural history. The cave provides a unique insight into the region's geology and prehistoric activity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0998, -3.1290
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Spaxton
- Postcode
- TA5 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2039202052 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holwell Cave?
- Holwell Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1BA), in the parish of Spaxton.
- What is Holwell Cave?
- Holwell Cave — cave in england south west.
- How do I get to Holwell Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 6.8 km away. The nearest town is Cothelstone. Drivers can use postcode TA5 1BA.
- Is Holwell Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Holwell Cave is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holwell Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1BA.