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Caves Β· North West England

Whitewell Pot

In or near Dunsop Bridge.

Whitewell Pot β€” cave in england north west.

Raven Scar Plantation from the track - geograph.org.uk - 8024174

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe Β· 9.2 km

About

Whitewell 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: Bowland Fells SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Whitewell Pot is a cave located in North-West England. It is known for its geological formations and underground features. The cave is a site of interest for speleologists and those exploring the natural landscape of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of limestone caves.

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Coordinates
53.9171, -2.5143
County
Lancashire
Parish
Bowland Forest Low
Postcode
BB7 3AT
Parliamentary constituency
Ribble Valley
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe β€” 9.2 km

Sources

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Inn at Whitewell - foxes coming and going - geograph.org.uk - 2856093πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Inn at Whitewell

The Inn at Whitewell β€” a restaurant in england north west.

β†— innatwhitewell.com
The River Hodder at Whitewell - geograph.org.uk - 4977657πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· North West England

Whitewell

Whitewell β€” a village in england north west.

Overhang in the limestone crag above the entrance to Whitewell Cave - geograph.org.uk - 8024182πŸ“· 5

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Whitewell Cave

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Overhang in the limestone crag above the entrance to Whitewell Cave - geograph.org.uk - 8024182πŸ“· 5

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Where to eat & stay near Whitewell Pot

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Brickhouse Caravan Site

Brickhouse Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

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Hostels Β· North West England

Clark House Camping Barn

Clark House Camping Barn β€” a hostel in england north west.

Entrance for Gannies Farm off Cross Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7879656πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Cross Lane Caravan and Camping Park

Cross Lane Caravan and Camping Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Edisford Bridge Public House - geograph.org.uk - 3019347πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Edisford Bridge Farm Camping & Caravan Site

Edisford Bridge Farm Camping & Caravan Site β€” a campsite in england north west.

Camping and Caravanning Club Site - Clitheroe - geograph.org.uk - 3019325πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club

Clitheroe Camping & Caravanning Club β€” a campsite in england north west.

Camping and Caravanning Club Site - Clitheroe - geograph.org.uk - 3019325πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Clitheroe Camping and Caravanning Club Site β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Free↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Inn at Whitewell - foxes coming and going - geograph.org.uk - 2856093πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Inn at Whitewell

The Inn at Whitewell β€” a restaurant in england north west.

β†— innatwhitewell.com
"All Hallow's Church" Great Mitton, Lancashire - geograph.org.uk - 2518886πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Three Fishes

The Three Fishes β€” a restaurant in england north west.

Free↗ thethreefishes.co.uk
The Spread Eagle at Sawley - geograph.org.uk - 2557017πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· North West England

The Spread Eagle

The Spread Eagle β€” a restaurant in england north west.

β†— spreadeaglesawley.co.uk
Ye Horn's Inn - geograph.org.uk - 3583460πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Ye Horns Inn

Ye Horns Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— yehornsinn.com
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Historic pubs Β· North West England

Swan with Two Necks

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitewell Pot?
Whitewell Pot is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3AT), in the parish of Bowland Forest Low.
What is Whitewell Pot?
Whitewell Pot β€” cave in england north west.
How do I get to Whitewell Pot?
The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3AT.
Is Whitewell Pot a protected site?
Yes β€” Whitewell Pot 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 Pot?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3AT. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.