Great Rutland Cavern

No. 2792 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 7 for caves. Nature, 12.6 km from Bakewell, just outside the Peak District National Park.

A cave entrance in the Peak District, opening into Great Rutland Cavern.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Fee
ChargesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.52 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Red LionGrade II* listed, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Barn Farm Campsite & Bunk BarnsStay, 6.9 km from BakewellCamping
Birchwood FarmStay, 16 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkCamping
Middlehills FarmStay, 11 km from BakewellCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Old Gate InnGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Old Poet's Corner14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Ostello Lounge12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bradmans12 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Cromford MillsGrade I listed, 14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Masson Mills Working Textile MuseumGrade II* listed, 14 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
National Stone Centre15 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Peak District Mining Museum13 km from Bakewell, just outside the parkHistory and heritage