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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· North West England

Washfold Pot

In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.

Washfold Pot β€” cave in england north west.

Rock anvil - geograph.org.uk - 1827194

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead Β· 2.5 km

About

Washfold Pot is a cave located in england north west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ingleborough SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Washfold Pot is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its unique geological features and is of interest to cavers and speleologists. The cave's formations and underground passages offer insight into the region's natural history. Access may be subject to local regulations, given the cave's ecological significance.

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Coordinates
54.1840, -2.3483
Parish
Horton in Ribblesdale
Postcode
BD24 0JA
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Ribblehead β€” 2.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washfold Pot?
Washfold Pot is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0JA), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
What is Washfold Pot?
Washfold Pot β€” cave in england north west.
How do I get to Washfold Pot?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0JA.
Is Washfold Pot a protected site?
Yes β€” Washfold Pot is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the INGLEBOROUGH National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Washfold Pot?
The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0JA.