Peak Cavern Peak District: The Devil's Arse, Castleton

Castleton in the Peak District is a quaint village that is home to some fantastic caves just a short drive from Sheffield, one of Yorkshire’s top cities. Peak Cavern, known locally as the Devil’s Arse, is an impressive cave and has the largest cave entrance in Britain.

Peak Cavern in the Peak District has an entrance that stands 60 feet high, 100 feet wide and 340 feet long, which is an impressive sight to behold. Devil’s Arse, Castleton has a number of chambers that have natural features that will have you mesmerised.

Peak Cavern Peak District — Credit: Peak Cavern

It’s one of the best show caverns in the country and located in Castleton, which is home to other caverns such as Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern.

Each of the Devil’s Arse’s chambers is unique with its own natural features and rock formations. And you can enjoy a tour of the cave learning each cavern’s unique charm.

Peak Cavern’s nicknamed Devil’s Arse?

The devil’s arse in Castleton gained its nickname Devil’s Arse, as the water movement creates noise that sound like fart noises. Devil’s Arse was changed in 1880 to ‘Peak Cavern’ when Queen Victoria visited so it didn’t cause any offence.

The Peak Cavern, Peak District cave is part of the Duchy of Lancaster, a private estate owned by His Majesty The King, but since 1996 Jeremy Gosling and John Harrison have been tenants.

How long does a tour take in the Peak Cavern, Peak District?

You can enjoy a 1-hour long tour of the Peak Cavern, Peak District where you’ll learn about the history of the place including its last residence which frequented the cave in the early 1900s making rope for miners. They will also teach you about Victorian folklore and more.

The first tour starts at 10am, the last tour starts at 4pm. Book online to guarantee a tour time to suit you. The tour allows dogs in both the visitors centre and the cavern as long as they’re kept on a lead.