The Top 5 Caves around Derwent
Looking to visit a cave around Derwent on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Derwent’s 5
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.
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 9, 2025
Robin Hood's Cave
Highlight • Cave
Robin Hood’s Cave is a fantastic little cave tucked into the landscape. Small and well-sheltered, legend has it that infamous outlaw Robin Hood took refuge here when he was on-the-run. …
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Odin Mine
Highlight • Cave
Odin Min is one of the oldest lead mines in England. Records confirm that it existed as far back as 1260. However, production peaked between 1720 and 1800. During this …
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Blue John Cavern
Highlight • Cave
One of the more well known caverns/caves in the area, admission fee, but there is a nice cafe when you have finished your tour.
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Peak Cavern (also known as "The Devil's Arse")
Highlight • Cave
This cavern is lesser known than the other local ones - but being so close to Castleton it’s well worth a visit. It’s a great one for kids but note …
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Speedwell Cavern
Highlight • Natural Monument
Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cave system consists of a horizontal lead miners' adit 200m below ground leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave.
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