Caves · South West England
Holywell Cave
In or near Perranporth.
Holywell Cave — cave in england south west.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay · 5.2 km
About
Holywell Cave is a cave located in england south west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kelsey Head SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holywell Cave is a natural cave located in South-West England. It is known for its geological features and historical significance. Visitors can explore the cave's unique formations and learn about its natural history. The site offers a glimpse into the region's geological past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3974, -5.1438
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Cubert
- Postcode
- TR8 5PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2345979932 (ODbL)
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Porth Joke, Inner Kelsey
Vineyards · 0.7 km
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Vineyards · 0.8 km
Porth Joke Camping Site
Campsites · 1.0 km
Holywell Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
The Meadow
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Cliff castle on Penhale Point
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Crantock Monastery
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
Holy well 380m north west of Trevornick
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Carter's Rocks South
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Higher Moor Camp Site
Campsites · 1.4 km
Burial mound tumuli
Follies · 1.5 km
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Two later prehistoric cliff castles on Kelsey Head and west of Porth Joke, and two round barrows 610m west and 760m south west o
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Porth Joke Camping Site
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Holywell Bay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Meadow
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Places to stay
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Porth Joke Camping Site
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The Meadow
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Higher Moor Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Holywell Bay Holiday Park
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Trevornick Holiday Park
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holywell Cave?
- Holywell Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR8 5PQ), in the parish of Cubert.
- What is Holywell Cave?
- Holywell Cave — cave in england south west.
- How do I get to Holywell Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR8 5PQ.
- Is Holywell Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Holywell Cave is part of the Kelsey Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Holywell Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR8 5PQ.