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Creswell Crags - Home of the Ice Age hunter
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Longer walks are possible from the Centre. Please keep an eye on the time if you plan to park your car in the Museum and Education Centre car park, the gate at the top of drive is locked at 5.00pm

Crags Loop
The Museum and Education Centre is just one of the starting points for this circular walk of 7 miles. The walk explores the limestone area around Creswell Crags and visits the nearby limestone gorge of Markland and Hollinhill Grips. The free leaflet has been developed by Whitwell Parish Council and Whitwell Local History Group. To obtain a copy contact The Manager at Whitwell Community Centre Tel: 01909 723490.
Image taken from the Crags Loop walk
Creswell Archaeological Way
This fascinating trail links some of the archaeological treasures to be discovered on the borders of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. It starts at the Meden Trail car park in Pleasley Vale on Outgang Lane, and heads north for 13 miles, finishing at Whitwell. Hidden heritage abounds, taking the visitor back in time from the Old Stone Age to recent industrial history. This trail connects with Whitwell Churches Loop, Whitwell Village Loop, Markland Loop and Creswell Crags Loop. A small charge is made for this leaflet and is available from Clay Cross Countryside Centre. Tel: 01246 866960.
Creswell Archaeological Way

Robin Hood Way
The Robin Hood Way is a well established long distance route of 105 miles travelling through the county of Nottinghamshire. Starting at Nottingham Castle and finally finishing at Edwinstowe church, the trail explores the haunts of famous outlaws and many other hidden delights including Creswell Crags. The route is divided up into several short sections allowing you to pace yourself or select your favourite sections. For further information contact The Robin Hood Way Association on 0115 9817976 or 0115 9653318.

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