Caves Β· South West England
Mermaids Crevice
In or near Fortuneswell.
Mermaids Crevice β cave in england south east.

Peter S β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Β· 9.0 km
About
Mermaids Crevice is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mermaids Crevice is a cave located in South-East England. It is known for its unique geological formations and coastal scenery. The site attracts visitors interested in exploring natural caves and appreciating the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5366, -2.4293
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth β 9 km
Sources
- osm: n11039513993 (ODbL)
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St Andrew's Church, Portland
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mermaids Crevice?
- Mermaids Crevice is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1HU), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Mermaids Crevice?
- Mermaids Crevice β cave in england south east.
- How do I get to Mermaids Crevice?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1HU.
- Is Mermaids Crevice a protected site?
- Yes β Mermaids Crevice is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mermaids Crevice?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1HU. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.