Caves · North West England
Wilson's Cave
In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.
Wilson's Cave — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 3.2 km
About
Wilson's 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: Ingleborough SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wilson's Cave is located in North-West England. This cave is notable for its geological formations and underground passages. Visitors can explore its natural features, which provide insight into the region's geological history. The cave is part of a larger network of limestone caves in the area, attracting those interested in speleology and natural wonders.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1772, -2.3501
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Horton in Ribblesdale
- Postcode
- BD24 0HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2702307511 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wilson's Cave?
- Wilson's Cave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0HZ), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
- What is Wilson's Cave?
- Wilson's Cave — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Wilson's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0HZ.
- Is Wilson's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Wilson's Cave is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the INGLEBOROUGH National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Wilson's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0HZ.