Caves · South West England
Persil Rift
In or near Fortuneswell.
Persil Rift — cave in england south east.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5442, -2.4535
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n11039589021 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently 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.