Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Covenanters' Cave
Covenanters' Cave — place of worship in Cargenbridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Covenanters' Cave is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "place of worship in Cargenbridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.0495°, -3.6322°.
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Place summary
Covenanters' Cave is a notable geological feature located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG2. This cave is historically significant as a refuge for Covenanters during the 17th century, providing insight into the region's turbulent religious history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0495, -3.6322
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q139567490 (CC0)
- commons: The Covenanters' Cave near Cargenbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1851206.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covenanters' Cave?
- Covenanters' Cave is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8LX).
- Is Covenanters' Cave free to visit?
- Yes, Covenanters' Cave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covenanters' Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8LX.