The Top 6 Caves around High Peak
Looking to visit a cave around High Peak on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected High Peak’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: November 10, 2025
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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Thirst House Cave
Highlight • Natural Monument
The old name for this cave was "Hob Hurst House" and was supposed to be home to a goblin. It was excavated in the 19th century and several artefacts of …
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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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Poole's Cavern
Highlight • Natural Monument
This is a tourist attraction £12.50 adult but worth the while, was a great caving experience without the need for all the saftey gear.. Its quite cool in temp so a layer or two needed
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