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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Whitwell

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Whitwell

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Whitwell

04:44

18.1km

130m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.98 km

South Tunnel Lodge

Highlight • Monument

A very cool surprise, to discover on a walk

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10.4 km

The Portland Collection

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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11.5 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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11.7 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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11.8 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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12.0 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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12.6 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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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

5.04 km

2.13 km

1.67 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

3.90 km

3.29 km

2.63 km

2.12 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

24 %

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Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake – Robin Hood’s Cave loop from Whitwell

South Tunnel Lodge

Welbeck Car Park

The Portland Collection

Canadian Airmen Memorial at RAF Gamston Crash Site

Creswell Crags Café

Creswell Crags: Gorge and Lake

Robin Hood's Cave, Creswell Crags

Robin Hood’s Cave

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