Deepdale Cave Entrance – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Chelmorton
Deepdale Cave Entrance – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Chelmorton
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Deepdale Cave Entrance – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Chelmorton
01:45
6.38km
100m
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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 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.92 km
Deepdale Cave Entrance
Highlight • Cave
2.07 km
Cave Entrance in Peak District National Park
Highlight • Cave
2.08 km
Double Cave Entrance
Highlight • Cave
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2.91 km
Thirst House Cave
Highlight • Natural Monument
It's not the path in the immediate vicinity but the routes available to get there.
1) A path through boulder strewn Horseshoe Dale or
2) The steep precipitous descent from Caxterway Lane or
3) The path from King Sterndale which was flooded in Deep Dale when I visited on Dec 25th 2020 or
4) The alternative from the A6 car park being closed till 2026.
I visited, as it was on my round walk from Chelmorton. I avoided the steep precipitous descent by entering the dales off the A515 and leaving by the steep precipitous ascent (better going up) near the cave. It is an interesting edifice and has been investigated thoroughly with artifacts being found that are now in the museum at Buxton.
Search on the web re the the findings and it's use.
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2.96 km
Dartymwen Wildlife Trail Picnic Spot
Highlight • Trail
3.12 km
Deep Dale and Topley Pike Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
3.56 km
Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale
Highlight • Historical Site
At the head of the gorge is Thirst House Cave, the site of some interesting historical discoveries. A bear’s skull was found by local boys towards the end of the 19th century, leading to further excavations. Bronze jewellery, pottery fragments, enamelled brooches and coins were discovered, all from Roman times. Much of the hoard is now on display in Buxton Museum.
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5.85 km
Chelmorton Village and St. John the Baptist Church
Highlight • Religious Site
It’s a marvellous base for exploring the Peak District. Various trails radiate out from the village and it’s not too far to walk to some of the Middle Earth-esque scenery the White Peak is famous for. There’s traditional, tasty pub food at the Church Inn.
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6.38 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.52 km
747 m
604 m
415 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.56 km
1.56 km
1.46 km
836 m
415 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (360 m)
Lowest point (280 m)
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