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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Millican Dalton Cave

In or near Grange in Borrowdale.

Free admission

Millican Dalton Cave — a cave in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Castle Crag junior, Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 273356

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 england-north-east, 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: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lodore - Troutdale Woods 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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Millican Dalton Cave?
Millican Dalton Cave is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5XA), in the parish of Borrowdale.
What is Millican Dalton Cave?
Millican Dalton Cave — a cave in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Millican Dalton Cave?
Drivers can use postcode CA12 5XA.
Is Millican Dalton Cave a protected site?
Yes — Millican Dalton Cave is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lodore - Troutdale Woods 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.