Caves · North Wales
The Gop Caves
In or near St Asaph.
The Gop Caves — a cave broad in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gop Caves is a cave broad located in wales-north, 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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Place summary
The Gop Caves are a series of limestone caves located in North Wales. They are notable for their geological formations and archaeological significance, offering insights into prehistoric habitation. The site is a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3097, -3.3726
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
- Postcode
- LL18 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q122217103 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gop Caves?
- The Gop Caves is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL18 6DH), in the parish of Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor.
- What is The Gop Caves?
- The Gop Caves — a cave broad in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Gop Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL18 6DH.
- Is The Gop Caves free to visit?
- Yes, The Gop Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gop Caves?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL18 6DH.