Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale – Thirst House Cave loop from King Sterndale

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Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale – Thirst House Cave loop from King Sterndale

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Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale – Thirst House Cave loop from King Sterndale

01:48

6.58km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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574 m

Gorge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural

1.42 km

Christ Church, King Sterndale

Highlight • Religious Site

Christ Church King Sterndale was founded 160 years ago to serve the villages of King Sterndale, Cowdale and Staden in the Parish of Buxton. Today the church welcomes many visitors …

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2.04 km

Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale

Highlight • Historical Site

Not to be confused with the other Deep Dale, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east near Sheldon, this Deep Dale is a short, yet steep-sided limestone gorge not far …

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2.05 km

Steep Path to Deep Dale Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

a very steep switch back both down and up a true scramble at points if coming from Buxton take path on left a bit rough at times but winds it's …

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2.50 km

Deep Dale and Topley Pike Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

2.66 km

Dartymwen Wildlife Trail Picnic Spot

Highlight • Trail

2.69 km

Natural Spring and Gas Eruption in Back Dale

Highlight • Natural

Waters were seen bubbling up through the floor of the Dale at the junction of Back & Horseshoe Dale. Gasses were also bubbling through the pools of spring water. As …

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2.72 km

Thirst House Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

I would declare that this is not the easiest of Caves to get to.

It's not the path in the immediate vicinity but the routes available to get there.
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6.58 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.84 km

1.78 km

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.84 km

801 m