Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Valentine Hole
In or near Burnsall.
Valentine Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Valentine Hole is a named cave entrance in Yorkshire. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area HG3.
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Official information
Stump Cross Caverns offers a unique exploration of natural underground caves in the Yorkshire Dales. Visitors can navigate through twisting passageways, discover rock formations, and learn about the geological history of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stump Cross Caves SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Valentine Hole is a cave located in Appletreewick, Yorkshire, within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors and Stump Cross Caves.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0672, -1.8635
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Appletreewick
- Postcode
- HG3 5JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- 01756 752780
- Official site
- www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n410136632 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valentine Hole?
- Valentine Hole is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5JL), in the parish of Appletreewick.
- What is Valentine Hole?
- Valentine Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Valentine Hole?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 5JL.
- Is Valentine Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Valentine Hole is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stump Cross Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Valentine Hole free to visit?
- Yes, Valentine Hole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Valentine Hole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5JL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.