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Birkwith Caves and Fell

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Birkwith Caves and Fell is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, covering 1.8 km². It is one of 230 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. It is among the largest in the county. It lies inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Brants Gill Catchment and Ashes Pasture and Meadows are among the SSSIs within 3.2 km. The closest station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.8 km to the south.

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Photo along the Pennine Bridleway, a 205-mile National Trail running from Middleton Top or Hartington to A683 at Cote Moor, England.Highlight

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