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Caves · South West England

White Hole

In or near Fortuneswell.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

White Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Portland Cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 7987343

Thomas Roberts — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

White Hole is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.5165°, -2.4596°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

White Hole is a cave featuring a 12-meter pitch down into a sea cave below. The entrance is located at Portland Bill, requiring visitors to navigate a 2-meter climb down onto a flat area.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

White Hole is a cave located in Portland, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Isle of Portland SSSI.

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

Coordinates
50.5165, -2.4596
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 2JT
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Official site
sites.google.com

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bill of Portland - geograph.org.uk - 1032832📷 4

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Pulpit Rock, Portland

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Portland Bill Lighthouse📷 5

Lighthouses · South West England

Portland Bill Lighthouse

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Trinity House Obelisk

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Viewpoints · South West England

Portland Bill

Portland Bill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Marinas · South West England

Red Crane

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Portland Bill High Light📷 5

Lighthouses · South West England

Portland Bill High Light

Portland Bill High Light — lighthouse in Portland, Weymouth and Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near White Hole

Places to stay

Looking south along the Coast Path - geograph.org.uk - 8273341📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Portland Spa Hotel

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Portland, farm track - geograph.org.uk - 3704682📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Sweet Hill Farm

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Track through disused quarries at Easton - geograph.org.uk - 4994223📷 5

Hostels · South West England

Young Men's Christian Association

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↗ portlandymca.org.uk
A window in the Admiralty Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 8035473📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

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Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

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Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

Stink pipe on Reforne - geograph.org.uk - 7305707📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The George Inn

The George Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Britannia, Fortuneswell - geograph.org.uk - 8139984📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Royal Portland Arms

Royal Portland Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ weymouthandportland.info
Marker outside the Hope Cove Inn - geograph.org.uk - 8184981📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Cove House Inn

The Cove House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

↗ thecovehouseinn.co.uk
St John's tower - geograph.org.uk - 8145147📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

New Star Inn

New Star Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Brewers Quay - geograph.org.uk - 6322700📷 5

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Old Rooms Inn

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The Sailor's Return - geograph.org.uk - 5079418📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Sailors Return Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is White Hole?
White Hole is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 2JT), in the parish of Portland.
What is White Hole?
White Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to White Hole?
The nearest town is Fortuneswell. Drivers can use postcode DT5 2JT.
Is White Hole a protected site?
Yes — White Hole is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is White Hole free to visit?
Yes, White Hole is free to enter.
How do I get to White Hole?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 2JT. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.