The Top 6 Caves around Wirksworth
Looking to visit a cave around Wirksworth on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Wirksworth’s 6
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: October 8, 2025
The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.
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Rowtor Rocks are a series of caves, rooms, alcoves, tunnels, flights of stone steps, a stone armchair, a square font, ring markings, rock basins and square sockets for crosses. The …
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Hermit's cave dates back to the 14th century and features a 4 foot (1.2 m) high carved crucifixion on the wall and a niche for a lamp or candle. The …
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A nice place for a little scramble...and a great view at the top.
Rowtor Rocks consists of numerous interlinked tunnels and caverns, some natural and some man-made. Many of the …
Rowtor Rocks consists of numerous interlinked tunnels and caverns, some natural and some man-made. Many of the …
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I was able to enter the cave (which is man-made) without any problems, but I didn't have a torch or lamp with me and had to turn back after about …
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