Caves · North West England
Thistle Cave
In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.
Thistle Cave — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 0.8 km
About
Thistle Cave is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thistle Cave is located in North-West England. This natural cave features distinctive geological formations and is part of the region's diverse landscape. Visitors can explore its interior, which showcases the area's natural history and ecological significance. The cave is accessible for those interested in geology and the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2124, -2.3633
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n6895943995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thistle Cave?
- Thistle Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3AU), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is Thistle Cave?
- Thistle Cave — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Thistle Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3AU.
- Is Thistle Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Thistle Cave is part of the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Thistle Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3AU.