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

Giant s Hole is a wellknown cave near Castleton in Derbyshire, consisting mostly of large passages. It is a streamway 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