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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North West England

Wetheral Caves

In or near Carlisle.

Free admission

Wetheral Caves — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

The road to Wetheral Priory - geograph.org.uk - 6752388

Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wetheral · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wetheral Caves is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wetheral Caves are a series of limestone caves located in the Scottish Lowlands. They are notable for their geological formations and are of interest to both speleologists and visitors. The caves contribute to the area's natural landscape and biodiversity.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8736, -2.8328
District
Cumberland
Parish
Wetheral
Postcode
CA4 8EZ
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Nearest railway station
Wetheral1.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The road to Wetheral Priory - geograph.org.uk - 6752388📷 5

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St Constantine's cells (Wetheral Caves) and rock-cut Roman inscription

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The road to Wetheral Priory - geograph.org.uk - 6752388📷 3

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Tempietto, Corby Castle

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Wetheral Priory Gatehouse - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5127939📷 5

Abbeys & priories · North West England

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse

Wetheral Priory Gatehouse — a Grade I-listed abbey in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Cascade To West Of Corby Castle

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Corby Castle

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Where to eat & stay near Wetheral Caves

Places to stay

Crown Hotel, Station Road, Wetheral - geograph.org.uk - 7542290📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

crownhotelwetheral.co.uk
Gate to the Woodland - geograph.org.uk - 8084521📷 5

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Englethwaite Hall

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Field Gate Guardian, The Watchful Alpaca - geograph.org.uk - 7764267📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Crosby Camping

Crosby Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

countycarlisle.com
Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5839349📷 7

Hotels · North West England

Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

peelhotels.co.uk
Entrance to Hadrian's Park, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5938554📷 5

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Hadrians Park

Hadrians Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

St Nicholas Arms, London Road, Carlisle - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5117037📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Red Lion Hotel" - March 2018 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5703233📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Former "Crescent Inn", Warwick Road - September 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5525712📷 7

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The Andalusian

The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on the old Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2724474📷 7

Restaurants · North West England

The Old Bank Gastro House

The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.

theold-bank.co.uk
Sign for The Boardroom - geograph.org.uk - 6147380📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Boardroom Public House

The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

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Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wetheral Caves?
Wetheral Caves is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 8EZ), in the parish of Wetheral.
What is Wetheral Caves?
Wetheral Caves — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wetheral Caves?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 8EZ.
Is Wetheral Caves a protected site?
Yes — Wetheral Caves is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Wetheral Caves free to visit?
Yes, Wetheral Caves is free to enter.
How do I get to Wetheral Caves?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 8EZ.