Caves of the Mendip Hills
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The caves of the Mendip Hills are formed by the particular geology of the Mendip Hills: large areas of limestone worn away by water makes it a national centre for caving. The hills conceal the largest
Entrance to Swildon's Hole at Priddy, Somerset
Stalagmites and stalactites in Gough's Cave
Wookey Hole Caves
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Wookey Hole Caves are a series of limestone caverns, a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset, England. The Rive
Caves of the Mendip Hills
…first cave dive attempt in Britain took place at Swildon's Hole in 1934. The first successful cave dive in Britain was achieved the following year at Wookey Hole Caves, where the last sump is currently the deepest in Britain at 90 m (300 ft). The cave complexes at St. Dunstan's Well Catchment, Thrupe Lane Swallet…
The River Axe emerging from Wookey Hole Caves (February 2005)
Cheddar cheeses in Wookey Hole Caves
An underground lake in the first chamber
Cave diving equipment in the museum at Wookey Hole Caves