Caves · North West England
Rydal Cave
In or near Rydal.
Rydal Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rydal Cave is a cave located in england-north-west, 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rydal Cave is a limestone cave located in North-West England. It is known for its striking geological formations and proximity to Rydal Water. The cave is a notable feature of the local landscape, attracting visitors interested in natural history and geology.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4432, -2.9966
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 9.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/254328272 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Rydal Water
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Lanty Scar
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
White Moss House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Rydal
Villages · 0.9 km
Glen Rothay Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
Fox How
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Loughrigg Fell
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Dora's Field
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Todd Crag
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Rydal Mount
Museums · 1.1 km
Pelter Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
The Jubilee Figure
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
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Where to eat & stay near Rydal Cave
Places to stay
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Rydal Hall Youth Centre Bunkhouse
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Rydal Hall Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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The Travellers Rest
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Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west.
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Holbeck Ghyll
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rydal Cave?
- Rydal Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9SD), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Rydal Cave?
- Rydal Cave — a cave in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rydal Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9SD.
- Is Rydal Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Rydal Cave is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rydal Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Rydal Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rydal Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9SD. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.