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Caves · South West England

Persil Rift

In or near Fortuneswell.

Persil Rift — cave in england south east.

Coast path at Blacknor - geograph.org.uk - 8273430

Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 8.0 km

About

Persil Rift is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Persil Rift is a cave located in South-East England. It is known for its geological features and formations. Visitors can explore the cave's interior, which offers a unique underground experience in a natural setting. The area surrounding the cave may provide opportunities for further exploration and outdoor activities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5442, -2.4535
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 2JR
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth — 8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Persil Rift?
Persil Rift is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2JR), in the parish of Portland.
What is Persil Rift?
Persil Rift — cave in england south east.
How do I get to Persil Rift?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.0 km away. The nearest town is Fortuneswell. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2JR.
Is Persil Rift a protected site?
Yes — Persil Rift is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Persil Rift?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2JR. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.