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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · North West England

Swindon Hole

In or near Ingleton.

Free admission

Swindon Hole — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Waterworn limestone above Cow Dub - geograph.org.uk - 3047137

Dave Dunford — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead · 9.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Swindon Hole is a cave broad located in england-north-west, 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: Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Swindon Hole is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological features and significance in speleology. The cave attracts researchers and enthusiasts interested in its natural formations.

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

Coordinates
54.2201, -2.4989
Parish
Casterton
Postcode
LA6 2JP
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead9.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swindon Hole?
Swindon Hole is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 2JP), in the parish of Casterton.
What is Swindon Hole?
Swindon Hole — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Swindon Hole?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 2JP.
Is Swindon Hole a protected site?
Yes — Swindon Hole is part of the Leck Beck Head Catchment Area SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Swindon Hole free to visit?
Yes, Swindon Hole is free to enter.
How do I get to Swindon Hole?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 2JP. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.