Pate Hole

Pate Hole

Pate Hole is a solutional cave located adjacent to Asby Gill south of Great Asby in Cumbria, England. It is long and has a vertical range of . The entrance is normally dry, but in flood it becomes an impressive resurgence. Its name derives from the north country word for badger.

Details

Depth
33 m
Length
970 m
Survey
[http://cavemaps.org/surveys/other/full/Ind%20Warburton%281960%29%20Pate%20Hole.png On Cavemaps]
Geology
Carboniferous limestone
Hazards
flooding
Location
Great Asby, Cumbria, England
Elevation
195 m
Difficulty
III
Grid Ref Uk
NY 678 121
Photo Caption
The entrance to Pate Hole
Entrance Count
1