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Wallace's Cave

Free admission

Wallace's Cave — cave in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.

Wallace's Cave, mountains & hills in Central 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
Eskbank · 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wallace's Cave is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "cave in Midlothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8566°, -3.1508°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Wallace's Cave is situated in Roslin Glen, in Midlothian, Scotland beside the River North Esk. It is also known as Hawthornden Castle Cave, after the nearby castle. It takes its name from William Wallace who participated in the Battle of Roslin, which took place nearby on 24 February 1303. The cave was formed under water from limestone between 363 and 325 million years ago.

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Coordinates
55.8566, -3.1508
District
Midlothian
Postcode
EH18 1EH
Parliamentary constituency
Midlothian
Nearest railway station
Eskbank5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wallace's Cave?
Wallace's Cave is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH18 1EH).
Is Wallace's Cave free to visit?
Yes, Wallace's Cave is free to enter.
How do I get to Wallace's Cave?
The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH18 1EH.