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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Illusion

In or near Ingleton.

Free admission

Illusion — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Bridleway towards Twisleton Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3652921

John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead · 7.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Illusion is a cave broad located in england-north-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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Illusion is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its unique geological formations and intriguing underground features.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1812, -2.4610
Parish
Ingleton
Postcode
LA6 3JH
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead7.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Illusion?
Illusion is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JH), in the parish of Ingleton.
What is Illusion?
Illusion — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Illusion?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JH.
Is Illusion a protected site?
Yes — Illusion is part of the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Illusion free to visit?
Yes, Illusion is free to enter.
How do I get to Illusion?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JH.