Caves · North West England
The Swilly Hole
In or near Skelton.
The Swilly Hole — a cave broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Swilly Hole is a cave broad located in scotland-lowlands, 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: Millfield Verges SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swilly Hole is a cave located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its geological features and significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7219, -2.9695
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Castle Sowerby
- Postcode
- CA7 8HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q136454780 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near The Swilly Hole
Places to stay
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Riverside Touring Park
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Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
Thanet Well Lodge Retreat — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Denton House
Denton House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
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Mosedale House
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Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Narrowbar Cafe
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Swilly Hole?
- The Swilly Hole is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 8HT), in the parish of Castle Sowerby.
- What is The Swilly Hole?
- The Swilly Hole — a cave broad in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Swilly Hole?
- Drivers can use postcode CA7 8HT.
- Is The Swilly Hole a protected site?
- Yes — The Swilly Hole is part of the Millfield Verges SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Swilly Hole free to visit?
- Yes, The Swilly Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Swilly Hole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 8HT. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.