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

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

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

01:05

4.18km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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13 m

The collection takes its name from the Dukes of Portland, who owned Welbeck from 1755 to 1977 and whose descendants live there today. The Portland Collection is a composite picture of the lives, enthusiasms and eccentricities of ten generations of one family, a few of whom are famous but most of whom are not.

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1.37 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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1.41 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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2.01 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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2.30 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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2.58 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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3.06 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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4.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

747 m

634 m

441 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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31 %

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

Welbeck Car Park

The Portland Collection

Creswell Crags Café

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Church Hole Cave

Robin Hood’s Cave

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Canadian Airmen Memorial at RAF Gamston Crash Site

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