High Rift Cave

Location
Grid Reference SK 527 992

Length: 27m

Altitude: 60m

Description
Steep approach needs care, especially in wet weather. On the north side of cutting near large viaduct on north west side of A630 road.

Entrance just west of the road bridge and is reached by scramble up cutting side. Just inside is a short climb down to a floor of higher fissure with a boulder roof. Fissure closes down to a small chamber and ends at a choke. Tight squeeze on left enters bedding chamber with no way on.

Access
Open access, no permission required.

References and Further Reading
The 1997 RIGS Survey included an assessment of cave systems along the Don Gorge by Tony Gibbs of the Derbyshire Caving Association.