Descent into Giants Hole: Cave Explore to Garlands Pot - Peak District, Derbyshire, England, UK

Giant’s Hole is a well-known cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, consisting mostly of large passages. It is a stream-way cave, and part of the Karst topography of the area. Inside is Garland’s pot, a big hole leading into a complex system connecting Oxlow Cavern and Maskhill Mine to the south. The Entrance Series is easily accessible making it a favourite with novices and groups. The stream that flows into the entrance can be followed through the cave, bypassing three sumps, to the East Canal, Giant’s Hole’s terminal sump. The cave is full of mineral deposits on the walls and magnificent flowstone envelopes the tunnels on the way. After traveling winding tubes of rock and passing a chamber where the stream meets back up. The stream follows around the corner to Garland’s pot. Access is permissive, on payment of a fee at a parking area near Peakshill Farm. The cave is within the Castleton site of special scientific interest. Since 2002, the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation has attended 11