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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Kinsey Cave

In or near Giggleswick.

Free admission

Kinsey Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Sport climbing at Giggleswick Scar - geograph.org.uk - 1754353

Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Settle · 2.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Kinsey Cave is a cave located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kinsey Cave is a cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its geological formations and archaeological significance, though specific historical details are not provided. The cave contributes to the region's natural heritage and offers insights into the area's geological history.

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

Coordinates
54.0867, -2.3004
Parish
Giggleswick
Postcode
BD24 0DJ
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Settle2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kinsey Cave?
Kinsey Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0DJ), in the parish of Giggleswick.
What is Kinsey Cave?
Kinsey Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Kinsey Cave?
The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0DJ.
Is Kinsey Cave a protected site?
Yes — Kinsey Cave is part of the Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
Is Kinsey Cave free to visit?
Yes, Kinsey Cave is free to enter.
How do I get to Kinsey Cave?
The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0DJ.