Natural landmarks · South Wales
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell Caves — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Clearwell Caves is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Clearwell Caves are located in South Wales, postcode GL16. This extensive network of limestone caverns has been mined for iron ore since the 19th century and is now a popular attraction for underground exploration. The site offers insights into both geological formations and historical mining practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7712, -2.6143
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Newland
- Postcode
- GL16 8JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Phone
- +44 1594 832535
- Official site
- www.clearwellcaves.com
Sources
- osm: node/1951093869 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clearwell Caves?
- Clearwell Caves is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8JR), in the parish of Newland.
- Is Clearwell Caves free to visit?
- Yes, Clearwell Caves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clearwell Caves?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8JR. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.