Caves · East Midlands
Robin Hood's Cave
In or near Empingham.
Robin Hood's Cave — a cave in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Robin Hood's Cave is a cave located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rutland Water SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Rutland Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Robin Hood's Cave is a cave located in the West Midlands. It is associated with the legendary figure of Robin Hood, although its historical significance and authenticity are debated. The cave draws interest for its connections to folklore rather than archaeological or geological features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6636, -0.6515
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Hambleton
- Postcode
- LE15 8TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/1999478410 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robin Hood's Cave?
- Robin Hood's Cave is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8TH), in the parish of Hambleton.
- What is Robin Hood's Cave?
- Robin Hood's Cave — a cave in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Robin Hood's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8TH.
- Is Robin Hood's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Robin Hood's Cave is part of the Rutland Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rutland Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Robin Hood's Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Robin Hood's Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Robin Hood's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8TH.