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Speedwell Cavern
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Penny
July 11, 2021
Speedwell Cavern – Visited by Boat & Peak Cavern – “The Devil’s Arse!” Take an incredible Underground Journey by Boat and enter the inner world of the underground cave system in the heart of the Peak District National Park and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you. Set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton, Speedwell Cavern takes you on an incredible underground boat journey. Descend the 106 steps from the almost hidden cave entrance to the landing stage of an underground canal where you step on to your tour guides' boat. From here you glide quietly through the workings of a 200 year old lead mine. Picture in your mind what it must have been like to carve out these tunnels using only the most primitive tools as your guide recounts the story of the mine which opens into a network of natural caverns and underground rivers. At the Halfway House the canal tunnel splits into two to allow oncoming boats to pass as you make your way 200 metres below the surface of the hill before entering a magnificent cathedral-like cavern containing the awesome Bottomless Pit - a huge subterranean lake. Unravel the mysteries of the Devil’s Arse and step into the unique world of Peak Cavern. Unusual rock formations, the eerie sound of running water and echoes of a bygone age await you. Set in the middle of the picturesque Peak District village of Castleton, the approach to Peak Cavern is awe inspiring. Deep into the cliffs is the Cavern’s imposing entrance chamber, within which you will see the remains of an ancient village where a whole community lived and worked making ropes for the local lead mines for more than 400 years. Deeper into the Cavern you pass through Lumbago walk and enter the Great Cave, see a perpetual cascade of water at Roger Rains’ House, pass through Pluto’s Dining Room into the Devil’s Cellar and hear the source of the river Styx. Guided tours, including traditional ropemaking demonstrations, last 1 hour. They are fairly undemanding and are suitable for all ages.
Speedwell Cavern – Visited by Boat & Peak Cavern – “The Devil’s Arse!” Take an incredible Underground Journey by Boat and enter the inner world of the underground cave system in the heart of the Peak District National Park and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you. Set…
David
January 8, 2020
105 steps down is an underground cave system and a huge subterranean lake where you can enjoy an incredible journey by boat. There is also Pooles Cavern and the Blue John Mines in the same area.
Lisa
February 15, 2022
An amazing underground trip by boat through an old mine, definitely an unusual trip
Abigail
August 6, 2021
Explore the caves by boat and learn the history of the area.
Joanna
February 17, 2021
Above the village of CASTLETON are several caverns which are open to visitors. Treak Cliff and Blue John are walking tours but my favourite is Speedwell where the tour is by boat.
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Winnats Pass
Castleton, England