Caves · North West England
Sunset Hole Upper Entrance
In or near Ingleton.
Sunset Hole Upper Entrance — cave in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead · 3.8 km
About
Sunset Hole Upper Entrance 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whernside SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: INGLEBOROUGH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sunset Hole Upper Entrance is a cave located in North-West England. It serves as an entry point to an extensive cave system, notable for its geological features. Visitors can expect a rugged environment, with opportunities for exploration and study of the natural formations within. The cave is part of a wider network that attracts cavers and geologists alike.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1785, -2.3965
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ingleton
- Postcode
- LA6 3JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ribblehead — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: n11428826783 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sunset Hole Upper Entrance?
- Sunset Hole Upper Entrance is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JG), in the parish of Ingleton.
- What is Sunset Hole Upper Entrance?
- Sunset Hole Upper Entrance — cave in england north west.
- How do I get to Sunset Hole Upper Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.8 km away. The nearest town is Ingleton. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JG.
- Is Sunset Hole Upper Entrance a protected site?
- Yes — Sunset Hole Upper Entrance is part of the Ingleborough SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whernside SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sunset Hole Upper Entrance?
- The nearest railway station is Ribblehead, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JG.