Caves · South West England
Willy Wilcox Cave
In or near Polperro.
Willy Wilcox Cave — cave in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 5.4 km
About
Willy Wilcox Cave is a cave located in england south west. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Willy Wilcox Cave is located in South-West England. This natural cave features unique geological formations and is of interest to both geologists and visitors. The cave offers a glimpse into the region's natural history and geological processes. Access may vary, so visitors should check local guidelines before planning a visit.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3307, -4.5168
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Polperro
- Postcode
- PL13 2QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: n3052246734 (ODbL)
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willy Wilcox Cave?
- Willy Wilcox Cave is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2QY), in the parish of Polperro.
- What is Willy Wilcox Cave?
- Willy Wilcox Cave — cave in england south west.
- How do I get to Willy Wilcox Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2QY.
- Is Willy Wilcox Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Willy Wilcox Cave is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Willy Wilcox Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2QY.