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Caves · North West England

Sweetwater Hole

In or near Ingleton.

Sweetwater Hole — cave in england north west.

Sweetwater Hole, caves in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead · 4.0 km

About

Sweetwater 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: Ingleborough SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Sweetwater Hole is a cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its geological formations and underground features. Visitors can explore the natural environment and observe the unique characteristics of this subterranean site.

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

Coordinates
54.1782, -2.4002
Parish
Ingleton
Postcode
LA6 3JG
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead — 4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sweetwater Hole?
Sweetwater Hole is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JG), in the parish of Ingleton.
What is Sweetwater Hole?
Sweetwater Hole — cave in england north west.
How do I get to Sweetwater Hole?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 4.0 km away. The nearest town is Ingleton. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JG.
Is Sweetwater Hole a protected site?
Yes — Sweetwater Hole is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Sweetwater Hole?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JG.