Hidden among Cratcliffe Woods is an impressive rock formation, Cratcliffe Rocks. On the western side is Hermit's Cave, which has a 4-foot (1.2 m) high hand-carved crucifixion on the wall from the 14th century. Who the hermit was remains unknown but their legacy lives on.

Jane Sherwin

May 1, 2022

Cratcliff Rocks is the site of a recently discovered Iron Age hillfort. Stunning views can be enjoyed from the top.

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

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