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

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

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

02:18

8.72km

80m

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: April 19, 2026

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2.84 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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3.09 km

Sunset over Creswell Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning sunset over Cresswell Crags

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3.11 km

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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3.13 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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3.22 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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3.72 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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4.01 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 …

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5.63 km

Wollen Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Wollen Meadow is small and hidden, it's a nice little detour off the main road. couple of picnic tables in the clearings. look out for some of the wildlife - although I didn't spot any this time!

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8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.59 km

1.43 km

1.04 km

680 m

232 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

1.87 km

1.81 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

22°C

12°C

16 %

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

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Sunset over Creswell Crags

Craggs Lake

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Pond and Rocky Cliffs Near Welbeck

Robin Hood’s Cave

Church Hole Cave

Wollen Meadow

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