Caves · North West England
Short Gill Cave
In or near Killington.
Short Gill Cave — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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
- Dent — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454774 (CC0)
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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.