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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As previously suggested, it can flood but this is infrequent because there is a large abyss where water can run through. I'd check with a phone call first. It's worth the wait.
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.