Speedwell Cavern is set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton. You go down 106 steps and board a boat that …
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Mar 22, 2025
Theo was an amazing tour guide! We really enjoyed our trip down to the cave! Would recommend and defiently come again! Thanks Theo!Full review by D3994QSlindybops
Feb 25, 2025
Booked online which I recommend as tours can get full. Sit at the front if you can so you can hear. You need to be mobile as it’s a long walk up and down. It’s very dark and quite low so not for a…Full review by NothernGirl
Feb 20, 2025
We paid £6 for the car park being watched by a youth who then put up a sign saying tours may be fully booked for the rest of the day. We arrived at 1.40 ish not knowing we could have booked online. W…Full review by Y9487OEannc
Does it get flooded when outdoor weather is heavy raining ? Is it still practicable ?
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I asked this question when I was down there, and they said that if the rain is really heavy, then they do have to close it, as the water level will be to high to operate. Check their website …
I asked this question when I was down there, and they said that if the rain is really heavy, then they do have to close it, as the water level will be to high to operate. Check their website to see if they are operating, or call them.
Peak is larger and cooler looking, but speedwell has awesome history and you’re in a boat! So depends what you are looking for. Definitely try to do both. But if only one I say peak.
Can you take dogs on the boat at speedwell cavern? April 2019 x
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During the school Holidays and weekends when the cave is busy, we allow dogs that are able to sit on your lap for the duration of the trip, unfortunately larger dogs are unable to …
During the school Holidays and weekends when the cave is busy, we allow dogs that are able to sit on your lap for the duration of the trip, unfortunately larger dogs are unable to go due to the capacity of the boats. Our Sister Cavern, Peak Cavern ‘The Devils A**e’ allow dogs of all size all year round. Thank you.
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