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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · East Midlands

Slaley Sough

In or near Middleton.

Free admission

Slaley Sough — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

A capped mine shaft - geograph.org.uk - 7840014

Ian Calderwood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Slaley Sough is a cave broad located in england-east-midlands, 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: Via Gellia Woodlands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Slaley Sough is a cave located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and geological features.

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

Coordinates
53.1104, -1.5953
County
Derbyshire
Parish
Bonsall
Postcode
DE4 2BB
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Recreation Ground Halt1.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Slaley Sough?
Slaley Sough is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2BB), in the parish of Bonsall.
What is Slaley Sough?
Slaley Sough — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Slaley Sough?
The nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2BB.
Is Slaley Sough a protected site?
Yes — Slaley Sough is part of the Via Gellia Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Slaley Sough free to visit?
Yes, Slaley Sough is free to enter.
How do I get to Slaley Sough?
The nearest railway station is Recreation Ground Halt, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2BB.