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Castleton Show Caves (Speedwell & Peak Cavern)
Castleton, Derbyshire
Speedwell's underground boat trip through a flooded lead mine to the Bottomless Pit, and Peak Cavern, Britain's largest cave entrance. Blue John and Treak Cliff caverns nearby.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Not for the claustrophobic. Walk up Cave Dale or Mam Tor afterwards.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily, approx 10am-4pm
- How long to allow
- 1 hour per cavern
- Best time to go
- Wet days
- Accessibility
- Speedwell has 105 steps; Peak Cavern limited
Getting there
- Address
- Winnats Pass, Castleton, S33 8WA
- Parking
- Pay car parks (Speedwell car park and Castleton village)
- Nearest station
- Hope (approx 2 miles)
- Other ways
- Buses from Sheffield
Places to stay near Castleton Show Caves (Speedwell & Peak Cavern)
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