Caves · East Midlands
Son of Longcliffe
In or near Edale.
Son of Longcliffe — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Son of Longcliffe 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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Official information
Speedwell Cavern is a historic lead mine located in the Peak District National Park. Visitors can embark on an underground boat journey through the cavern, exploring its unique geological features and rich mining history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Son of Longcliffe is a cave located in the East Midlands. It is known for its geological significance and unique formations. The cave is part of the wider Longcliffe system, which has been studied for its natural features.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3392, -1.7888
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Castleton
- Postcode
- S33 8WD
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 3.4 km
- Official site
- speedwellcavern.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136463805 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Son of Longcliffe?
- Son of Longcliffe is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WD), in the parish of Castleton.
- What is Son of Longcliffe?
- Son of Longcliffe — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Son of Longcliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WD.
- Is Son of Longcliffe a protected site?
- Yes — Son of Longcliffe is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Son of Longcliffe free to visit?
- Yes, Son of Longcliffe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Son of Longcliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WD.