The Delf is a natural valley that runs south from the idyllic Peak District village of Eyam. A short way down it is Cucklet Delf (which I’ve also seen spelt …

Jason Out and About

October 31, 2025

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• A small but striking natural arch carved by erosion in a gritstone outcrop.
• Dimensions:
• Span: ~3–4 meters wide
• Height: ~2 meters at center
• Thickness: ~1 meter
• Formed over thousands of years by frost weathering and water seepage along joints in the rock.
• Overgrown with moss, ferns, and small trees — blends perfectly into the woodland

Jack

July 4, 2021

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Also referred to as Cucklet Church - this is the site that was used as an alternative to the Village church during the plague outbreak of 1665.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Eyam, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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