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

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

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

01:39

6.27km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.11 km

St Winifred's Church, Holbeck

Highlight • Religious Site

St Winifred's Church was built between 1913 and 1916 to designs of Mr. McIntyre, approved with a few modifications, by Louis Ambler for the 6th Duke of Portland.

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2

4.97 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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3

5.21 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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4

5.24 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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5.45 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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6

5.47 km

Craggs Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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7

5.49 km

Sunset over Creswell Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning sunset over Cresswell Crags

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8

5.85 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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6.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.50 km

1.09 km

859 m

561 m

142 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

1.55 km

1.48 km

1.41 km

142 m

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