Caves · North West England
The Angels Drainpipe
In or near Helbeck.
The Angels Drainpipe — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Angels Drainpipe 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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Official information
Kirkby Stephen East is a historic railway station and steam railway established in 1861, now maintained by volunteers. Visitors can explore the station, view vintage carriages and locomotives, and enjoy a small museum showcasing railway history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Angels Drainpipe is a cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its unique geological features, attracting interest from speleologists and nature enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4619, -2.3509
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kirkby Stephen
- Postcode
- CA17 4SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen East — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Sundays 10am - 4pm from Easter to December
- Official site
- www.kirkbystepheneast.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454775 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Angels Drainpipe?
- The Angels Drainpipe is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4SZ), in the parish of Kirkby Stephen.
- What is The Angels Drainpipe?
- The Angels Drainpipe — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Angels Drainpipe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4SZ.
- Is The Angels Drainpipe a protected site?
- Yes — The Angels Drainpipe is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Angels Drainpipe free to visit?
- Yes, The Angels Drainpipe is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Angels Drainpipe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4SZ.