Limestone Crags and Caves
The limestone cliffs that fringe the valley contain several rock-climbing areas, and named rock features, including Thor's Cave (grid reference SK098549) and Beeston Tor (grid reference SK105540) which overlooks the confluence with the River Hamps.
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