Caves · North West England
Millican Dalton Cave
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Millican Dalton Cave — a cave in North West England, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Millican Dalton Cave is a cave located in North West England, 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: Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Millican Dalton Cave is a cave located in North-East England. It is notable for its association with Millican Dalton, a prominent figure in the early 20th century who used the cave as a dwelling and retreat. The cave is a site of interest for both its natural features and its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5338, -3.1592
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Borrowdale
- Postcode
- CA12 5XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- osm: node/4984379221 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Millican Dalton Cave?
- Millican Dalton Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XA), in the parish of Borrowdale.
- What is Millican Dalton Cave?
- Millican Dalton Cave — a cave in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Millican Dalton Cave?
- The nearest town is Grange in Borrowdale. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XA.
- Is Millican Dalton Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Millican Dalton Cave is part of the Lodore - Troutdale Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Millican Dalton Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Millican Dalton Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Millican Dalton Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5XA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.