Caves · East Midlands
Eldon Hole
In or near Edale.
Eldon Hole — cave in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edale · 4.5 km
About
Eldon Hole is a cave located in england east midlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eldon Hole is a notable cave located in the East Midlands. It is recognised for its impressive depth and geological formations. The cave features a vertical shaft that descends approximately 50 metres, attracting cavers and geological enthusiasts. Eldon Hole is part of the wider limestone landscape typical of the region, making it a point of interest for those studying natural rock formations and cave systems.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3248, -1.8271
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Peak Forest
- Postcode
- SK17 8EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Edale — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n3814676455 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eldon Hole?
- Eldon Hole is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8EP), in the parish of Peak Forest.
- What is Eldon Hole?
- Eldon Hole — cave in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Eldon Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 8EP.
- Is Eldon Hole a protected site?
- Yes — Eldon Hole is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Eldon Hole?
- The nearest railway station is Edale, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8EP.