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See. Reynard's Cave A distinctive geological feature with a natural rock arch and archaeological significance in Dovedale. Kinder Scout The highest point in England's Peak District, site of a historic mass trespass. Dovedale An attractive limestone valley with Reynard's Cave.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 11, 2026

Reynard’s Cave in England

Hidden in a section of limestone above Dovedale lies Reynard's Cave. The small cave is situated behind a large natural rock arch and the combination is one of the Peak District's most distinctive geoligical features. Excavations in the late 1950s suggested that the cave was used as a spot of temporary refuge during the Neolithic, Roman and Medieval periods. Coins, pottery and other fragments we…

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  • Reynard's CaveSightSmall cave behind a large natural rock arch.
  • DovedaleSightLimestone section where Reynard's Cave is hidden.
  • Elsewhere
  • University of OxfordPlaceOxford, United KingdomDated a Mesolithic bear tooth found in the cave.
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BBC TravelJul 30

Retracing the defiant walk that changed Britain

Seventy-five years after the Peak District became Britain's first national park, visitors can retrace the mass trespass that helped open the countryside to everyone.

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