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The Great Britain Guide

Caves · East Midlands

Jug Holes

In or near Bonsall.

Free admission

Jug Holes — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

A distant view of Oker from the south - geograph.org.uk - 3740830

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Matlock Riverside · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Jug Holes is a cave broad located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.

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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

Jug Holes is a cave located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its geological features and natural formations.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.1327, -1.5834
County
Derbyshire
Parish
South Darley
Postcode
DE4 2JG
Parliamentary constituency
Derbyshire Dales
Nearest railway station
Matlock Riverside1.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jug Holes?
Jug Holes is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 2JG), in the parish of South Darley.
What is Jug Holes?
Jug Holes — a cave broad in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jug Holes?
The nearest railway station is Matlock Riverside, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 2JG.
Is Jug Holes a protected site?
Yes — Jug Holes is part of the Masson Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Jug Holes free to visit?
Yes, Jug Holes is free to enter.
How do I get to Jug Holes?
The nearest railway station is Matlock Riverside, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 2JG.