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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· North West England

Smokey Hole

In or near Ingleton.

Smokey Hole β€” cave in england north west.

Upper Easegill Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 3047154

Dave Dunford β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead Β· 9.9 km

About

Smokey Hole 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

Smokey Hole is a cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its geological formations and natural features, attracting visitors interested in speleology and outdoor exploration. The cave offers a unique environment for both casual visitors and more experienced cavers.

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

Coordinates
54.2145, -2.5123
Parish
Casterton
Postcode
LA6 2JP
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead β€” 9.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Smokey Hole

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Fell View Park

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Campsites Β· North West England

New House Caravan Park

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Woodclose Park

Woodclose Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Woodclose Park

Woodclose Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Woodclose Park

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Ireby Green Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Punch Bowl Hotel

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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Horse And Farrier Inn

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Sun Dial Inn

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Gun Dog Coffee Shop

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CafΓ©s Β· North West England

Lakehouse Food & Drink

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Restaurants Β· North West England

The Game Cock Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smokey Hole?
Smokey Hole is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JP), in the parish of Casterton.
What is Smokey Hole?
Smokey Hole β€” cave in england north west.
How do I get to Smokey Hole?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JP.
Is Smokey Hole a protected site?
Yes β€” Smokey Hole is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Smokey Hole?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JP. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.