Titan, Natural cave shaft in Peak District, England
The vertical shaft of Titan extends 141.5 meters beneath the surface, making it the deepest natural underground shaft in Britain.
Dave Nixon and his team discovered Titan in 1999 after finding historical documents from 1793 by James Plumtree describing unexplored underground passages.
The cave system represents centuries of mining heritage, with remnants of lead mining operations still visible throughout the underground passages.
Access to Titan requires advance booking, British Caving Association membership, proper safety equipment, and guidance from authorized personnel through a locked entrance.
The descent involves an 80-meter free-hanging drop to the Event Horizon ledge, followed by a 60-meter descent alongside an underground waterfall.
Location: Castleton
GPS coordinates: 53.33340,-1.79329
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:36
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