Gough's Cave

Gough's Cave (/ɡɒf/ GOF) is located in Cheddar Gorge on the Mendip Hills, in Cheddar, Somerset, England. The cave is 115 m (377 ft) deep and is 3.405 km (2.12 mi) long, and contains a variety of large chambers and rock formations. It contains the Cheddar Yeo, the largest underground river system in Britain.

Gough's cave
Stalagmites and stalactites in Gough's cave
LocationCheddar
Depth115 m (377 ft)
Length3,405 m (11,171 ft)
Discovery1892
GeologyLimestone
AccessShow cave open to the public; greater part by diving only
Cave surveyUniversity of Bristol Spelaeological Society
RegistryMendip Cave Registry
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