Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Church Hole Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

01:39

6.27km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.11 km

St Winifred's Church, Holbeck

Highlight • Religious Site

St Winifred's Church was built between 1913 and 1916 to designs of Mr. McIntyre, approved with a few modifications, by Louis Ambler for the 6th Duke of Portland.

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4.81 km

Canadian Airmen Memorial at RAF Gamston Crash Site

Highlight • Monument

Small, respectable memorial for the lost aircrew. Set nicely in the trees. Surrounding by some nice walks including up to Robin Hood Way and Creswell Crags.

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5.21 km

Creswell Crags Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike rack next to cafe, ideal place to stop , secure bike and keep in view while getting a cofee and bacon roll!

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5.24 km

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful limestone gorge and world heritage site, Creswell Crags and the caves found here are rich in natural history. As well as the remains of many prehistoric animals, the gorge is also the site of the earliest known remains of modern humans in Britain.

One of the caves is named after the legendary Robin Hood, who was often in the region. Today, a nearby visitor centre offers more information and guided walks around the area.

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5.45 km

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Highlight • Cave

Sometimes it gets busy here but walkers usually walk on the big wide path, if you're on a bike consider taking the small narrow path nearer to the lakeside for a smoother and less interrupted ride through the park.

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5.47 km

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful place to stop for five and take in the amazing views across the lake 👍

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5.85 km

Church Hole Cave

Highlight • Cave

You will need to book a tour to see inside Church Hole cave - it isn't open year round due to roosting bats. But if you are able to include it on your visit, you will get to see some fascinating Ice Age artwork.

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6.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.50 km

1.09 km

859 m

561 m

142 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

1.55 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

142 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

April 30, 2024,Creswell Crags circular walk from Welbeck Estate

Short but sweet walk from The Courtyard at Welbeck estate across the A60 to join the Robin Hood Way through the Limestone gorge at Creswell crags and then over the hill to the village of Holbeck and returning to the Courtyard.