Caves · North West England
Swinsto South
In or near Ingleton.
Swinsto South — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swinsto South 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: Whernside SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swinsto South is a cave located in North-West England. It is part of the extensive limestone cave systems in the region, known for its geological formations. The cave's features contribute to the area's natural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1924, -2.4718
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swinsto South?
- Swinsto South is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Swinsto South?
- Swinsto South — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swinsto South?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 7.4 km away. Its coordinates are 54.1924°, -2.4718°.
- Is Swinsto South a protected site?
- Yes — Swinsto South is part of the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swinsto South free to visit?
- Yes, Swinsto South is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swinsto South?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 7.4 km away.