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The Great Britain Guide

Caves Β· East Midlands

Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)

In or near Edale.

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Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) β€” cave in england east midlands.

At the foot of Winnats Pass - geograph.org.uk - 6403801

Colin Park β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Edale Β· 3.0 km

About

Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) is a cave located in england east midlands. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castleton SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Suicide Cave, also known as Horseshoe Cave, is located in the East Midlands. This cave is notable for its geological formations and unique subterranean features. The site is of interest to both cavers and geologists exploring the region's natural history. It offers an insight into the area's karst landscape and provides opportunities for exploration within a controlled environment.

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Coordinates
53.3412, -1.7948
County
Derbyshire
District
High Peak
Parish
Castleton
Postcode
S33 8WA
Parliamentary constituency
High Peak
Nearest railway station
Edale β€” 3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)

Places to stay

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Technical Speleological Group

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)?
Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S33 8WA), in the parish of Castleton.
What is Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)?
Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) β€” cave in england east midlands.
How do I get to Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S33 8WA.
Is Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) a protected site?
Yes β€” Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave) is part of the Castleton SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Suicide Cave(Horseshoe Cave)?
The nearest railway station is Edale, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S33 8WA.