Caves · East Midlands
Great Masson Cavern
In or near Bonsall.
Great Masson Cavern — cave in england east midlands.
Pierre Marshall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock Bath · 1.0 km
About
Great Masson Cavern 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: Masson Hill SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Masson Cavern is a notable cave located in the East Midlands. It is known for its extensive limestone formations and is part of the larger Peak District cave system. Visitors can explore its underground passages, which showcase geological features and a variety of mineral deposits. The cavern offers guided tours, providing insights into its natural history and significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1272, -1.5704
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Bath
- Postcode
- DE4 3PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock Bath — 1 km
Sources
- osm: n4624328317 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Masson Cavern?
- Great Masson Cavern is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3PD), in the parish of Matlock Bath.
- What is Great Masson Cavern?
- Great Masson Cavern — cave in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Great Masson Cavern?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3PD.
- Is Great Masson Cavern a protected site?
- Yes — Great Masson Cavern is part of the Masson Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Masson Cavern?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3PD.