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Thinking of heading up on Sunday for a walk and possibly going down one of the caverns.

Which is the best option, 6 adults all eraly 30's

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Posted : 25/08/2016 10:41 am
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I'm mid 30s, i've only been down Speedwell Cavern but enjoyed that (so did my kids and parents). There are a lot of steps down, then an underground boat ride (quite claustrophobic) to the end where you can get out and have a look in a cave, then the same back. Our guide was superb.
You can get a discounted ticket to do that and another at the same time but we didn't bother.


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 11:04 am
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Cheers

Ideally we want the one that scares the Mrs the most ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 11:28 am
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Tip the guide to leave her at the other end, that should do the job ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 11:30 am
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๐Ÿ˜€ Nice

Anyone else experienced the wonderment of the Castleton cave system?


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:01 pm
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You want to scare her? Obvious.

Titan, just outside Castleton. You need permission for this one though.

(MrAdamW is a caver)


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:14 pm
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Yes, I am aware of Titan, was thinking a more recreational visit on this occasion.


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:31 pm
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Make sure everyone watches "The Descent" before you go.

It'll be more fun for everyone that way.


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:33 pm
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Speedwell is a nice trip, I've also done the Devil's arse which was more fun


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:34 pm
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I've done the speedwell and Peak(devils arse) tours, the later is definitely superior!


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 12:37 pm
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Cheers all,

Indeed Perchy, top advice ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 3:12 pm
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Checks in


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 4:06 pm
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I took the kids to Blue John in the week - enjoyed it far more than I expected to. They do say "involves some steps" on the notice right next to the "tickets non-refundable bit" - what they don't tell you is that its 294 steps!

Not a pretty cave as such but worth the trip - you can walk up the old road if you want to make a round trip from Castleton.


 
Posted : 25/08/2016 4:26 pm