Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
West Sink
West Sink 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
West Sink 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
West Sink is a cave located in Appletreewick, Yorkshire. It is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI and Stump Cross Caves SSSI, and lies within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). These designations highlight its ecological and geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0696, -1.8671
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Appletreewick
- Postcode
- HG3 5JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Official site
- www.stumpcrosscaverns.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n917325424 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Sink?
- West Sink is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5JL), in the parish of Appletreewick.
- Is West Sink a protected site?
- Yes — West Sink 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 West Sink free to visit?
- Yes, West Sink is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Sink?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5JL. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.