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The Top 20 Caves in the West Midlands Region

Looking to visit a cave in the West Midlands Region on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected West Midlands Region’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Kinver Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …

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Lud's Church

Highlight • Gorge

A fabulous place to explore but it's very muddy! Apparently, the sun only shines in the chasm on midsummer's day. Keep an eye out for the Devil's Pulpit, a natural …

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Thor's Cave

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The views alone are worth the trek up, especially those past the cave and up at the cloud. You'll need a buddy to help you scramble the last section into …

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Dove Holes Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Holes are a series of three impressive caves beside the River Dove. They were formed around 350 million years ago by glacial meltwater. It’s great fun climbing up into the caves but take care as the rocks are slippery.

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Wolfscote Dale

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Wolfscote Dale is an idyllic limestone dale, close to Hartington. The crystalline River Dove flows through the heart of this steep-sided dale, which has dramatic screes, cliffs and caves towering …

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Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

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Reynard’s Cave is located high up on the bank of Dovedale. The caves, formed by the erosion of limestone, were used as a shelter by hunters from around 13,000 BCE. …

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Clutter's Cave

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Hermits caves are dotted all over the malverns from the days they used to be used as overnight shelters. Not sure of the facts on this one but I was …

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Gawton's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

This highlight has a story to it that will explain the name I have given it (I couldn't find a name for it when I researched after the hike).

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Kynaston's Cave

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During the 16th century, a highwayman by the name of Humphrey Kynaston lived in this cave. Far from being a down and out thief, Kynaston was the unruly and allegedly …

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Frank I'Th'Rock Caves

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A short climb up from the main path, these limestone caves are a great place to explore. You have to climb up to get into them.

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Wychavon Way — Hike rolling Cotswold hills and Worcestershire vales

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Centenary Way — Hike through a millennium of enchanting history

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Herefordshire Trail — Hike golden valleys and rolling, emerald pastures

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The Top 20 Caves in the West Midlands Region

Kinver Edge

Lud's Church

Thor's Cave

Dove Holes Caves

Wolfscote Dale

Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch

Clutter's Cave

Gawton's Cave

Kynaston's Cave

Frank I'Th'Rock Caves

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