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Elmton

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Bolsover
Elmton

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

Moderate

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Elmton-with-Creswell

00:37

5.60km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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758 m

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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2

874 m

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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3

4.42 km

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

4.61 km

Creswell Crags Café

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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

4.65 km

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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6

4.85 km

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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7

5.14 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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5.60 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

1.94 km

965 m

359 m

226 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.85 km

965 m

725 m

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Thursday 21 May

25°C

12°C

17 %

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