Caves · South West England
Sandy Hole
In or near Fortuneswell.
Sandy Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandy Hole is a named cave entrance in South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.4 km away. Postcode area DT5.
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Official information
Sandy Hole is a cave known for its challenging conditions, including dampness and a muddy floor, making it less appealing compared to nearby caves. It features several passages, including the notorious Ammonite Passage, which is considered one of the most severe crawls in the UK. Visitors can explore approximately 1000m of the cave, with a trip taking around 7 hours to complete.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandy Hole is a cave located in Portland, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Isle of Portland SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5401, -2.4533
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 2AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 8.4 km
- Official site
- sites.google.com
Sources
- osm: n7580489405 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy Hole?
- Sandy Hole is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2AQ), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Sandy Hole?
- Sandy Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandy Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2AQ.
- Is Sandy Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Sandy Hole is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sandy Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Sandy Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandy Hole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2AQ. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.