Best caves to explore in the Peak District

Above ground the Peak District boasts stunning scenery, with beautiful villages nestled among rolling green hills and wild moorland.

But below ground is what makes this national park so special, with plenty of caves and caverns to explore.

As well as underground caverns there are also magnificent caves to be found in the limestone crags, like the breath-taking Thor’s Cave.

And of course, we have to include the best named-cave in the area - The Devil’s Arse.

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From subterranean lakes to mysterious rock formations, here are some of the best caves you need to check out in the Peak District.

A former lead mine which was flooded, Speedwell Cavern offers visitors something a bit different.

Inside the cave you’re taken on an underground boat ride along a canal, which leads to a huge cathedral-like space containing the Bottomless Pit, an impressive subterranean lake.

With its mesmerising stalactites and stalagmites, Treak Cliff Cave is a magical place to visit.

It contains large deposits of Blue John Stone, a mineral unique to the area which has been mined for more than 300 years.

In the cave you can get up close to the incredible veins of Blue John Stone, which is still mined and sold in the village of Castleton today.

Known by the rather unusual name of The Devil’s Arse, Peak Cavern boasts the largest cave entrance in Britain at 60 ft high.

Until 1915 it was home to Britain's last-remaining cave dwellers.

The cave is often used for special events and concerts.

One of the most impressive natural caves in the nation park, Poole’s Cavern contains intriguing crystal formations and even boasts the longest stalactite in the area.

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