Oxlow Cavern, Limestone cave in Castleton, England
Oxlow Cavern is a limestone cave system in Castleton with three separate entrances and passages connecting to nearby cave networks. The passages wind through the rock, revealing natural chambers and passages formed over thousands of years.
The cave was first discovered and explored in 1869, followed by a long period of inactivity. Explorers later returned and continued investigating the system to understand its full extent.
The Derbyshire Caving Association monitors this cave system as part of their SSSI Conservation scheme to maintain its geological features.
Access to the cave requires permission from a local farm and a small fee. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear, lights, and warm clothing as conditions inside are cool and dark.
A vertical shaft descends into the cave system and opens into a large underground chamber. This hidden depth makes it a destination for experienced cave explorers.
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