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Thirst House Cave – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Brierlow Bar

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Thirst House Cave – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Brierlow Bar

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Thirst House Cave – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Brierlow Bar

01:25

5.15km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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1.56 km

Thirst House Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

I would declare that this is not the easiest of Caves to get to.

It's not the path in the immediate vicinity but the routes available to get there.
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1.60 km

Natural Spring and Gas Eruption in Back Dale

Highlight • Natural

Waters were seen bubbling up through the floor of the Dale at the junction of Back & Horseshoe Dale. Gasses were also bubbling through the pools of spring water. As …

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1.62 km

Dartymwen Wildlife Trail Picnic Spot

Highlight • Trail

1.78 km

Deep Dale and Topley Pike Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

2.25 km

Deep Dale Footpath (Temporarily Closed Until 2026)

Highlight • Trail

2.29 km

Steep Path to Deep Dale Quarry

Highlight • Viewpoint

a very steep switch back both down and up a true scramble at points if coming from Buxton take path on left a bit rough at times but winds it's …

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2.30 km

Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale

Highlight • Historical Site

Not to be confused with the other Deep Dale, 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east near Sheldon, this Deep Dale is a short, yet steep-sided limestone gorge not far …

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2.93 km

Christ Church, King Sterndale

Highlight • Religious Site

Christ Church King Sterndale was founded 160 years ago to serve the villages of King Sterndale, Cowdale and Staden in the Parish of Buxton. Today the church welcomes many visitors …

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5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

636 m

338 m

122 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

575 m

297 m

234 m

132 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

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Thirst House Cave – Thirst House Cave, Deep Dale loop from Brierlow Bar

Thirst House Cave

Natural Spring and Gas Eruption in Back Dale

Dartymwen Wildlife Trail Picnic Spot

Deep Dale and Topley Pike Nature Reserve

Deep Dale Footpath (Temporarily Closed Until 2026)

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