Caves · North West England
Penyghent Long Churn
In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.
Penyghent Long Churn — cave in england north west.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale · 2.8 km
About
Penyghent Long Churn is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Birkwith Caves and Fell SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penyghent Long Churn is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its impressive limestone formations and extensive passageways. The cave offers opportunities for both caving enthusiasts and casual visitors to explore its unique geological features. It is part of the natural landscape surrounding Pen-y-ghent, a prominent peak in the Yorkshire Dales.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1733, -2.2914
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Horton in Ribblesdale
- Postcode
- BD24 0JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2146720884 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penyghent Long Churn?
- Penyghent Long Churn is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0JF), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
- What is Penyghent Long Churn?
- Penyghent Long Churn — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Penyghent Long Churn?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0JF.
- Is Penyghent Long Churn a protected site?
- Yes — Penyghent Long Churn is part of the Birkwith Caves and Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penyghent Long Churn?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0JF.