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

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

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

02:15

8.57km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.74 km

Robin Hood’s Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Robin Hood's cave is the largest cave at Creswell Crags, evidence that animals and people sheltered here during the last Ice Age have been found.

The cave contains 4 chambers linked by 4 passages.

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2.03 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 …

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2.48 km

Pond and Rocky Cliffs Near Welbeck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quiet trail to link you through to Welbeck and the Harley Cafe there

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2.62 km

Sunset over Creswell Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning sunset over Cresswell Crags

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2.64 km

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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2.66 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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2.87 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 …

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