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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Perilous Pot

In or near Ingleton.

Perilous Pot — cave in england north west.

Enclosure for Lost Johns’ cave - geograph.org.uk - 7953852

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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
Bentham9 km

Sources

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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.