Caves in the United Kingdom map & data
There are 1,704 caves mapped in the United Kingdom, spread over 4 nations. The most are in England (815), Scotland (420) and Wales (338) - England alone holds 48% of them. 62% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Pwll Dwfn, Joint Mitnor Cave and Bray's Cave.
Caves by nation
| Nation | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 815 | 48% |
| Scotland | 420 | 25% |
| Wales | 338 | 20% |
| Northern Ireland | 30 | 1.8% |
Notable caves in the United Kingdom
- Pwll DwfnWales · 398 m · cave entrance
- Joint Mitnor CaveEngland · cave entrance
- Bray's Cave400 m · cave entrance
- High Pasture Cave - Uamh an Àrd-achaidhScotland · cave entrance
- Reeds caveEngland · cave entrance
- George's Bottom Cave310 m · cave entrance
- Alum PotEngland · cave entrance
- Cave S240 m · cave entrance
- Aquamole PotEngland · cave entrance
- Beefsteak Cavecave entrance
- Aveline's HoleEngland · cave entrance
- Bellman's Cavecave entrance
- Bakers PitEngland · cave entrance
- Bennett's Cavecave entrance
- Bar PotEngland · cave entrance
- Boat Hoistcave entrance
- Blow HoleEngland · cave entrance
- Catalan Bay Cavecave entrance
- Boxhead PotEngland · cave entrance
- Cave Covecave entrance
- Butcher's CaveEngland · cave entrance
- Coptic Cavecave entrance
- Crystal Cavecave entrance
- Devil's Fall Cavecave entrance
- Devil's Tower Cavecave entrance
- Douglas Cavecave entrance
- Fig Tree Cavecave entrance
- Goat's Hair Twin Cavescave entrance
- Holy Boy's Cavecave entrance
- Hyaena Cavecave entrance
- Ibex Cavecave entrance
- Le Creux du Derriblecave entrance
- Levant Cavecave entrance
- Martin's Cavecave entrance
- Monkey's Cavecave entrance
- Pete's Paradise Cavecave entrance
- Poca Roca Cavecave entrance
- Spider Cavecave entrance
- Upper All's Well Cavecave entrance
- Vanguard Cavecave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in the United Kingdom?
This layer holds 1,704 caves in the United Kingdom, the most of them in England. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of caves in the United Kingdom?
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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