Caves · North West England
The Borehole
In or near Ingleton.
The Borehole — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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 · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Borehole 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
The Borehole is a cave located in North-West England. It is notable for its geological features and underground formations. The site attracts interest from both geologists and visitors exploring the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2210, -2.4968
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454759 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Borehole?
- The Borehole is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Borehole?
- The Borehole — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Borehole?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 9.0 km away. Its coordinates are 54.2210°, -2.4968°.
- Is The Borehole a protected site?
- Yes — The Borehole 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 The Borehole free to visit?
- Yes, The Borehole is free to enter.