Caves · North West England
Thirl Stane
Thirl Stane — cave in scotland lowlands.
Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Thirl Stane is a cave located in scotland lowlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thirl Stane is a cave located in the Scottish Lowlands. This natural formation offers a glimpse into the geological features of the region. Visitors can explore the cave's structure and surrounding landscape, which is characterised by its rugged terrain. The area is suitable for those interested in geology and natural history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8951, -3.5733
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n2017216146 (ODbL)
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McCollock'd Castle
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Gillfoot Bay
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Kirkbean Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Southerness
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Kirkbean
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Southerness lighthouse
Lighthouses · 2.8 km
Carse Bay
Natural landmarks · 3.6 km
Wreaths Tower
Literary houses · 3.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · North West England
John Paul Jones Museum
John Paul Jones Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum — museum in Arbigland, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Borron Hill
Borron Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
McCulloch's Castle
McCulloch's Castle — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Castles · North West England
McCollock'd Castle
McCollock'd Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Gillfoot Bay
Gillfoot Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Thirl Stane
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Stanwix Park holiday Centre
Stanwix Park holiday Centre — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Heather Bank
Heather Bank — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Rowanbank Caravan Park
Rowanbank Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Tanglewood Caravan park
Tanglewood Caravan park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thirl Stane?
- Thirl Stane is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8BG).
- What is Thirl Stane?
- Thirl Stane — cave in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Thirl Stane?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8BG.
- Is Thirl Stane a protected site?
- Yes — Thirl Stane is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Thirl Stane?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8BG. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.