Caves Β· North West England
Knacker Trapper Hole
In or near Ingleton.
Knacker Trapper Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead Β· 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knacker Trapper Hole is a named cave entrance in North-West England. Free to visit. The site is part of the INGLEBOROUGH National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area LA6.
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Official information
Southerscales Nature Reserve is located at the foot of Ingleborough and features a large area of limestone pavement surrounded by diverse habitats. Visitors can explore the rich flora and fauna, including various plant species and upland birds, while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ingleborough SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knacker Trapper Hole is a cave located in Ingleton, North-West England, with the postcode LA6. It is part of the Ingleborough Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Whernside SSSI, as well as being designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 54.1813, -2.3912
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- 01904 659570
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead β 3.4 km
- Opening
- Open at all times.
- Official site
- www.ywt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n513812265 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knacker Trapper Hole?
- Knacker Trapper Hole is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JE), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is Knacker Trapper Hole?
- Knacker Trapper Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knacker Trapper Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JE.
- Is Knacker Trapper Hole a protected site?
- Yes β Knacker Trapper Hole is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Knacker Trapper Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Knacker Trapper Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knacker Trapper Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JE.