The Top 6 Caves around Ashbourne
Looking to visit a cave around Ashbourne on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Ashbourne’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
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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Reynard’s Cave and Natural Arch
Highlight • Cave
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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Ilam Rock
Highlight • Natural
Dovedale is renowned for its beautiful rock formations, created by water, ice and wind erosion over the millennia. Some of the exposed limestone has formed magnificent structures, towering above the …
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Mill Dale Caves
Highlight • River
very busy on the first few miles , but great solo after 7 miles
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Wolfscote Dale and Iron Tors Riverside Walk
Highlight (Segment) • River
This section of Wolfscote Dale, running alongside Iron Tors and continuing on to Fishpond Bank, is particularly scenic. Along this section you'll discover caves, weirs, stepping stones, Coldeaton wooden bridge …
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