Caves · East Midlands
Robin Hood's Cave
In or near Hathersage.
Robin Hood's Cave — 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
- Hathersage · 2.8 km
About
Robin Hood's Cave 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: Dark Peak SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Robin Hood's Cave is located in the East Midlands. This cave is traditionally associated with the legend of Robin Hood, serving as a reputed hideout for the outlaw and his band. The site is of interest for its geological features and historical significance linked to local folklore. Visitors can explore the natural formations and consider the cave's place in the rich tapestry of British mythology.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3487, -1.6345
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Hathersage
- Postcode
- S32 1DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Hathersage — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2100196554 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robin Hood's Cave?
- Robin Hood's Cave is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S32 1DY), in the parish of Hathersage.
- What is Robin Hood's Cave?
- Robin Hood's Cave — cave in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Robin Hood's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S32 1DY.
- Is Robin Hood's Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Robin Hood's Cave is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Robin Hood's Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S32 1DY.