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Valentine Hole

Free admission

Valentine Hole is a cave in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Valentine Hole is a named cave entrance in Yorkshire. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area HG3.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stump Cross Caves SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Valentine Hole is a cave located in Appletreewick, Yorkshire, within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors and Stump Cross Caves.

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Coordinates
54.0672, -1.8635
Parish
Appletreewick
Postcode
HG3 5JL
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Valentine Hole?
Valentine Hole is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5JL), in the parish of Appletreewick.
Is Valentine Hole a protected site?
Yes — Valentine Hole is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stump Cross Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Valentine Hole free to visit?
Yes, Valentine Hole is free to enter.
How do I get to Valentine Hole?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5JL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.