Flat Roof Cave

Location
Grid Reference SK 528 993

Length: 6m

Altitude: 60m

Description
Used as Den by local youngsters. Much altered from original description.

A steep approach, which is awkward in wet weather.

Not listed in Northern Caves Volume 1, 1988. Approach as for Short Rift Cave. Description had changed in 1994.

Situated to the left of Short Rift Cave on the far side of a short exposed ledge. Twin entrances are now one (left) which had been enlarged when visited in 1994. The second entrance has been virtually obliterated in by the excavations.

The entrance opens out into a small chamber 4 m long by 3 m wide and 1.2 m high and choked at the far end. The roof still contains some small, inactive formations.

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.