Winnats Pass, Derbyshire, England - National Trust U.K. on Waymarking.com

Winnats Pass was formed millions of years ago by underground rivers carving their way through limestone beds. Gradually, these rivers dug out huge caverns beneath the surface, thinning out the upper layers until eventually the ceiling collapsed - leaving a gorge of over a mile in length.
This area is ideal rock hunting ground - with caves containing Stalagmites and Stalagtites - in addition to bands of Blue John and other Flourspar deposits which are clearly visible in fine veins within the cave walls.

The address of property, including Postcode.: North of Castleton. The charges to visitors and opening hours.: Public Road passing through limestone gorge. Web page: [Web Link] Parking place (optional): N 53° 20.492 W 001° 47.525 References: Some good stuff about the actual road here; http://www.rural-roads.co.uk/winnats/winnats1.shtml Geology here; http://www.castleton-rocks.com/winnats.html National Trust member: yes

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