Caves · North West England
Perilous Pot
In or near Ingleton.
Perilous Pot — cave in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 9.0 km
About
Perilous Pot 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: Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Perilous Pot is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its challenging passages and deep shafts, attracting experienced cavers. The cave features a variety of geological formations, making it a point of interest for those studying speleology. Access is generally restricted, and appropriate safety measures are advised for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1961, -2.5058
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Leck
- Postcode
- LA6 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 9 km
Sources
- osm: n6919211100 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Perilous Pot?
- Perilous Pot is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JE), in the parish of Leck.
- What is Perilous Pot?
- Perilous Pot — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Perilous Pot?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JE.
- Is Perilous Pot a protected site?
- Yes — Perilous Pot is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Perilous Pot?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JE. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.