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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Short Gill Cave

In or near Killington.

Free admission

Short Gill Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Short Gill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1988289

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Dent · 9.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Short Gill Cave is a cave broad located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Short Gill Cave System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Short Gill Cave is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological features and significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.2573, -2.5083
Nearest railway station
Dent9.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Short Gill Cave?
Short Gill Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Short Gill Cave?
Short Gill Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Short Gill Cave?
The nearest railway station is Dent, about 9.8 km away. Its coordinates are 54.2573°, -2.5083°.
Is Short Gill Cave a protected site?
Yes — Short Gill Cave is part of the Short Gill Cave System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Short Gill Cave free to visit?
Yes, Short Gill Cave is free to enter.