Caves Β· South West England
Sunset Hole (East Enterance)
In or near Fortuneswell.
Sunset Hole (East Enterance) β cave in england south east.

Gareth James β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth Β· 6.9 km
About
Sunset Hole (East Enterance) is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Nicodemus Heights SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sunset Hole (East Entrance) is a cave located in South-East England. This geological feature is known for its distinctive formations and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the cave's interior, which showcases the region's unique limestone landscape. The site is suitable for those interested in geology and cave exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5560, -2.4303
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portland
- Postcode
- DT5 1FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth β 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n13701708602 (ODbL)
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π· 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sunset Hole (East Enterance)?
- Sunset Hole (East Enterance) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1FR), in the parish of Portland.
- What is Sunset Hole (East Enterance)?
- Sunset Hole (East Enterance) β cave in england south east.
- How do I get to Sunset Hole (East Enterance)?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1FR.
- Is Sunset Hole (East Enterance) a protected site?
- Yes β Sunset Hole (East Enterance) is part of the Nicodemus Heights SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sunset Hole (East Enterance)?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1FR.