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The Hellfire Caves

No. 17 of 4,040 in the Chilterns, No. 16 for history. Nature, 8.4 km from Marlow.

The Hellfire Caves
Photo: Stefan Wolmarans, CC BY-SA 4.0

A cave attraction and Grade II* listed site.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-04).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-11-04
Dogs
Not allowedOwner seed lists, checked 2026-10-29
Website
hellfirecaves.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Phone
+44 1494 533739OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-04
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.83 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Bella Vista CampingStay, 6.8 km from Princes RisboroughCamping
Chiltern Retreat, Woodland CampingStay, 5.8 km from MarlowCamping
Chiltern Retreat, Park Field CampingStay, 7.6 km from Henley-on-ThamesCamping
Home FarmStay, 6.8 km from Princes RisboroughCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Falcon6.6 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Antelope6.7 km from Marlow, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Harrow5.1 km from Great MissendenFood and pubs
The Crown6.2 km from Great Missenden, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Wycombe Swan Theatre6.5 km from Marlow, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Wycombe Museum6.9 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Chair Making Museum7.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Kraft Village7.0 km from Marlow, just outside the areaArt and galleries

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