Eldon Hole
High Peak (Derbyshire - GB)
53.324850,-1.827130
53.324850,-1.827130
Length 200m Depth 85m
Location
Access from Peak Forest Eldon Hole can be accessed from the end of the track up from Peak Forest (SK 11732 80365). At the request of the landowner please park before the last gate, and leave room for farm vehicles to pass and access gates. From the gate a 0.6km walk veering left and following the wall reaches the hole.
Documents
Bibliography 31/01/2017- * Eldon Hole (OS Grid ref:- SK115811) : www.cheshirenow.co.uk/eldon_hole.html * Article de l'encyclopédie collaborative Wikipedia en anglais > Heldon Hill : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldon_Hill * Peak District Information > Eldon Hole : www.peakdistrictinformation.com/visits/eldonhole.p…
Comments
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Little Bull Pit | ||
| 1.5 | Little Bull Pit | ||
| 1.5 | Frog Hole | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | Giants Cave Resurgence | ||
| 1.8 | Giants Hole | 3000 | 130 |
| 2.4 | Titan cave | 17000 | 142 |
| 2.8 | Blue John Cavern | ||
| 3.0 | Speedwell Cavern | 17000 | 142 |
| 3.0 | Treak Cliff Cavern |
A classic open vertical pothole
A classic open vertical pothole. Eldon hole is a wide 55m deep rift open to the surface. There are four possible main shaft routes for multiple team trips !
Didier Borg (31/01/2017)