Caves · North West England
Whitewell Cave
In or near Dunsop Bridge.
Whitewell Cave — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe · 8.9 km
About
Whitewell Cave 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: Bowland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitewell Cave is located in North-West England. This natural cave formation offers visitors a glimpse into the geological features of the region. The cave is known for its intriguing rock formations and subterranean environment, attracting those interested in geology and natural history. Access may be limited, so visitors should check local guidelines before planning a trip.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9175, -2.5075
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Bowland Forest Low
- Postcode
- BB7 3AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: n12612774225 (ODbL)
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Burholme Bridge
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Browsholme Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km
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Mossthwaite Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Birkett Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
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Places to stay
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Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club
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Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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The Inn at Whitewell
The Inn at Whitewell — a restaurant in england north west.
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The Three Fishes
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitewell Cave?
- Whitewell Cave is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3AT), in the parish of Bowland Forest Low.
- What is Whitewell Cave?
- Whitewell Cave — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Whitewell Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3AT.
- Is Whitewell Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Whitewell Cave is part of the Bowland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whitewell Cave?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3AT. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.