Mined Cave N of Thirst House Cave

Location
Grid Reference SK 097713

Altitude: 267m Length: 5m

Located about 2 thirds of the way up DeepDale SSW of Topley Pike near Buxton.

Park at the Car Park opposite Topley Pike Quarry (fee payable). Follow footpath to R of entrance road, to fork in path after 500m. Follow R fork up and over hill and walk about 1km.

Deepdale cave is obvious on hill to R, with Thirst House Cave vitually opposite on L. This cave is on L (East) side before Thirst House Cave.

Description
Short mined level - although it has the appearance of a natural cave. Descend through entrance to standing height chamber with recess to R. Rear lowers to mine level with loose rock floor.

Access
Unknown, but within SSSI.

References and Further Reading
Caves of Derbyshire by TD Ford and DW Gill