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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· East Midlands

Winnats Head

In or near Edale.

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Winnats Head β€” cave in england east midlands.

Yellow scale lichen growing on limestone - geograph.org.uk - 7050105

Neil Theasby β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Edale Β· 2.7 km

About

Winnats Head is a cave located in england east midlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Winnats Head is a cave located in the East Midlands. It is known for its geological significance and natural features. The cave is part of a larger limestone landscape, offering insights into the region's geological history. Visitors can expect a rugged setting with opportunities for exploration and appreciation of natural rock formations.

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

Coordinates
53.3421, -1.8039
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Castleton
Postcode
S33 8WA
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Edale β€” 2.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Winnats Head

Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Winnats Head?
Winnats Head is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WA), in the parish of Castleton.
What is Winnats Head?
Winnats Head β€” cave in england east midlands.
How do I get to Winnats Head?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WA.
Is Winnats Head a protected site?
Yes β€” Winnats Head is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Winnats Head?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WA.