Clearwell Caves
| Clearwell | |
|---|---|
| Location | Clearwell, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire |
| Coordinates | 51°46′16″N 2°36′52″W / 51.77111°N 2.61444°W |
| Entrances | 1 |
| Access | Public |
| Lighting | Yes |
| Visitors | Yes |
| Features | Ochre. Lake |
Clearwell Caves, at Clearwell in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, is a natural cave system which has been extensively mined for iron ore. It now operates primarily as a working mining museum.
The caves are part of a Natural England designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley Special Area of Conservation; the notification is due to the large number of lesser horseshoe bats. The designation includes parts of Clearwell, along with Old Bow, Lambsquay and Old Ham mine complexes.