Giants Hole
High Peak (Derbyshire - GB)
53.340933,-1.822106
53.340933,-1.822106
Length 3000m Depth 130m
Location
On Peakshill Farm land, West of Castleton. Follow the track to the farm (near Winnats Pass) Parking area at the gate (right) ; a small fee may be charged. Notice giving access details at the car park in the valley bottom. Trespass fee of £3 to be put in the envelope supplied with car registration number(s) written on it and placed in box by the notice. Payment by cheque is acceptable - payable to "Peakshill Farm". Strict speed limit in force on farm road - visitors ignoring it may be turned away. Note: there are no changing facilities at the house or barnsDCA Cave Registry > "Giants Hole" : registry.thedca.org.uk/sitedetails.php?id=48.
Documents
Bibliography 20/10/2019- * DCA Cave Registry > "Giants Hole" : registry.thedca.org.uk/sitedetails.php?id=48 * Barker, Iain & Beck, John s. 2010. Caves of Peak District Entry. Page 93 and survey on Page 92
Comments
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | Giants Cave Resurgence | ||
| 0.3 | Frog Hole | 0 | 0 |
| 1.3 | Blue John Cavern | ||
| 1.7 | Treak Cliff Cavern | ||
| 1.8 | Eldon Hole | 200 | 85 |
| 1.9 | Little Bull Pit | ||
| 1.9 | Little Bull Pit | ||
| 2.0 | Speedwell Cavern | 17000 | 142 |
| 2.1 | Titan cave | 17000 | 142 |
A very popular cave in Britain
A very popular cave in Britain contacts for further information : www.peakdistrictcaving.info/ mail@peakdistrictcaving.info and check ukcaving.com/
Didier Borg (14/04/2016)