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Peak Cavern (Castleton)
 Peak Cavern (Castleton) ... A riverside walk takes you past centuries old miners' cottages, opening out into a spectacular limestone gorge. Ahead of you are 280ft high vertical cliffs, with the ruins of Peveril Castle towering above.Newest Review: ... equipment, adorned with ropes in all stages of preparation. The cavern operators stage rope making demonstrations here; showing visitors the unique way Peak Cavern ropes were made for hundreds of years. This is a fascinating demonstration and will enthral adults and children alike. A lucky few (including my niece on the day we visited) can help the rope makers construct today's rope. Ropes ... more ... made on site are also sold in the tiny gift shop.
The main attraction of the cavern is the tour. To the right side of the cave entrance is a narrow passage where your guide awaits. On the day we visited, we were lucky to be taken through by a lady ...more |
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Peak Cavern (Castleton): Welcome to the Devil's Arse! (906 words)
by - written on 03/11/09 (Very useful, 78 readings)
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Peak Cavern is located in the lovely Peak District town of Castleton. Visitors may sense they're going to see something special as soon as they see the sign outside which reads 'Welcome to the Devil's Arse'. The origin of the name will be revealed later! The cave is worth a visit simply for the lovely walk from the road to the cavern entrance. This takes the visitor along a burbling stream, past some ancient miner's cottages, then into a spectacular limestone gorge with cliffs towering 280 feet above. Perched above the gorge is the grey limestone bulk of ancient Peveril Castle. Upon reaching the cavern, you're witness to the largest natural cave ... Read the complete review
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