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This article is a list of amazing caves found across the United Kingdom. You'll discover some of the longest, deepest, and largest caves here!

Longest, Deepest, and Largest Caves in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some incredible caves! Here, we look at the ones that stretch the furthest, go the deepest, or have the biggest rooms.

The longest cave system in the UK is the Three Counties System in the Yorkshire Dales. It has a massive 86.7 km (53.9 mi) of tunnels and passages! This huge system connects several smaller cave systems, like the Ease Gill and Lost Johns' Cave systems.

  • The deepest cave in Wales and the entire UK is Ogof Ffynnon Ddu. It goes down 274.5 metres (901 ft) and has about 50 km (31 mi) of passages.
  • In England, the deepest cave is part of the Three Counties System. It reaches 252 metres (827 ft) deep from the entrance of Large Pot to its lowest point.
  • Uamh an Claonaite in Assynt is the deepest cave in Scotland, going down 110 metres (360 ft).
  • The deepest cave in Northern Ireland is Reyfad Pot in County Fermanagh, which is 193 metres (633 ft) deep.

A giant sea cave was found in 2014 on the north side of Calder's Geo in Shetland. It's over 20 metres (66 ft) high and has a floor area of about 5,600 square metres (60,000 sq ft). This makes it the largest known cave chamber in the United Kingdom!

Another huge chamber, called “The Frozen Deep,” was discovered in 2012 inside Reservoir Hole in Cheddar Gorge. It's 30 metres (98 ft) high and 60 metres (200 ft) long.

Caves in England

Here are some of the cool caves you can find in different caving regions across England.

See also (related category): Caves of England

Devon Caves

Devon has many interesting caves to explore. See also Caves in Devon.

Mendip Hills Caves

The Mendip Hills in Somerset are famous for their many caves. See also Caves of the Mendip Hills.

Peak District Caves

Many caves in the Peak District are located in Derbyshire. See also List of caves in the Peak District and List of caves in Derbyshire.

Yorkshire Dales Caves

The Yorkshire Dales are home to many well-known caves, including the longest system in the UK.

Other English Caves

Here are some other notable caves found in different parts of England.

Caves in Northern Ireland

Most of Northern Ireland's caves are found in County Fermanagh. See also Caves of the Tullybrack and Belmore hills.

See also (related category): Caves of Northern Ireland

Caves in Scotland

Scotland has some unique caves, including sea caves.

See also (related category): Caves of Scotland

Caves in Wales

Wales is home to many impressive caves, including the deepest in the UK.

See also (related category): Caves of Wales

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