Fairy Holes Cave Explained

Fairy Holes Cave
Map:United Kingdom County Durham
Map Size:243
Relief:1
Location:MAGiC MaP
Nearest Town:Stanhope
Coordinates:54.7167°N -2.1°W
Area Ha:208.8
Established:1961
Website:Fairy Holes Cave SSSI

Fairy Holes Cave is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Wear Valley district of west County Durham, England. It is located on the western flanks of Snowhope Moor, on the right bank of Westernhope Burn, some 3 km south-west of the village of Eastgate.

The cave is the longest known stream passage in the Yoredale Limestone of the North Pennines and the best developed example of its type. The Geological Conservation Review classes it as being of national importance.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fairy Holes Cave : Reasons for SSSI status. Natural England . 1 April 2022.