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Cucklet Delf Natural Arch

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Cucklet Delf Natural Arch

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    May 18, 2023

    Hiking

    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 …

    October 31, 2025

    Hiking

    • 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

    July 4, 2021

    Hiking

    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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