Caves · North West England
Short Drop
In or near Ingleton.
Short Drop — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 9.5 km
About
Short Drop is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Short Drop is a cave located in North-West England. It is characterised by its distinct geological formations and subterranean passages. The cave is notable for its exploration opportunities, attracting caving enthusiasts and researchers interested in its natural features. Access may require appropriate equipment and experience in spelunking.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2051, -2.5069
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Leck
- Postcode
- LA6 2JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 9.5 km
Sources
- osm: n6919205036 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Short Drop?
- Short Drop is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JE), in the parish of Leck.
- What is Short Drop?
- Short Drop — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Short Drop?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JE.
- Is Short Drop a protected site?
- Yes — Short Drop is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Short Drop?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JE. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.