Regulations United Kingdom Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
Lathkill Head Cave
Caving
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Access Agreements
Most caves and mines in the Peak District can be accessed by simply asking the landowner or tenant for permission. […]
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All caves in Lathkill Dale, including Lathkill Head Cave Upper Entrance are subject to the Natural England and Chatsworth access agreements.
Published by Derbyshire Caving Association · Derbyshire Caving Association - Access Agreements
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Chatsworth Estate Access Agreement
These are the conditions which cover access to Chatsworth Estate land. It refers mainly to Lathkill Dale where no actual separate permit is needed to visit under this agreement. […]
Summary of access terms with Chatsworth Estates
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- - DCA to control access in such a manner as to:
- - ensure visitors use the prescribed approach route;
- - prevent entry by unauthorized persons; and
- - ensure that all visitors are acquainted with and abide by the latest codes of behaviour on safety, conservation & good practice.
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- - All visitors to be adequately insured to cover their own Public Liability.
Published by Derbyshire Caving Association · Derbyshire Caving Association - Chatsworth Estate Access Agreement
In Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve; In Peak District National Park
Regulated zone
Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Natural England Access Agreement
Access to Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
(NB. This Agreement with Natural England dates from 1998 and supersedes earlier agreements negotiated with the former Nature Conservancy Council and English Nature in the late 70’s. & 1985.)
Permission is given to Individual Members and Member Clubs of the Derbyshire Caving Association and other organisations likewise affiliated to the British Caving Association to enter abandoned mine workings and cave systems subject to the following conditions:
- - Access to be entirely at the risk of the persons making use of the permission and no claim for any loss, damage, injury or death, however occurring, to be made upon the Landowner, Occupier, or Mineral Owner.
- - All parties to be properly organised, equipped, and supervised by a responsible and experienced leader familiar with all the circumstances. The Leader to be responsible for the safety and conduct of the party, which would never be less than a total of three persons. Parental consent would be obtained in the case of young persons under the age of 18 years.
- - The permission is for entry by existing entrances only. […]
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- - This permission might be revoked at any time upon giving one month’s notice.
- - Non-compliance with any of these conditions renders the individual a trespasser. English Nature reserve the right to withdraw the use of the permission by individuals or Clubs not observing these conditions.
Published by Derbyshire Caving Association · Derbyshire Caving Association - Natural England Access Agreement
Regulated zone
Peak District National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Wild camping
There is no provision under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act for camping on open access land. You may also be trespassing if you do not have permission from the landowner and in some circumstances the use of land for camping will need planning permission.
We do not allow wild camping on any land that we own and would encourage use of authorised campsites.
Published by Peak District National Park Authority · Camping: Peak District National Park
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Byelaws made by the Peak Park Joint Planning Board under Section 90 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, with respect to access land.
Interpretation
- 1. In these byelaws:
"access land" means each of the areas of land to which the public have been given access by an agreement or in consequence of acquisition, and which are described in the Schedule to these byelaws;
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Camping
- 14. No person shall on the access land erect a tent or use any vehicle, including a caravan, or any other structure for the purpose of camping, except on any area which may be set apart and indicated by notice as a place where camping is permitted.
Published by Peak District National Park Authority, 11 Jul 1996 · Peak District National Park: Byelaws for Behaviour on Access Land
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Regulated
Paragliding · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Byelaws made by the Peak Park Joint Planning Board under Section 90 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, with respect to access land.
Interpretation
- 1. In these byelaws:
"access land" means each of the areas of land to which the public have been given access by an agreement or in consequence of acquisition, and which are described in the Schedule to these byelaws;
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Aircraft
- 16. No person shall, except in case of emergency, take off from or land upon the access land in an aircraft, helicopter, microlight, parascender, hang-glider or hot-air balloon.
Published by Peak District National Park Authority, 11 Jul 1996 · Peak District National Park: Byelaws for Behaviour on Access Land
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
INTERPRETATION
- 1. In these byelaws:
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"the land" means each of the areas of land owned or occupied by the Authority for the provision of parking places including any part of the said land which has been set apart by the Authority for uses ancillary to parking, and which are described in the Schedule to these Byelaws;
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CAMPING
- 6. No person shall on the land, without the consent of the Authority, erect or use a tent or use any vehicle, including a caravan, or any other structure for the purpose of camping/overnight sleeping.
Published by Peak District National Park Authority, 28 May 2024 · Peak District National Park Authority Byelaws for Car Parks