Cumberland cavern parking
- Thread starter amozzer
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Cavers are avoiding parking there.New bath hotel have private parking signs up at the moment.There is limited free parking on clifton road,or the pay and display below Gullivers.Check the DCA access database.Cumberland entrance is currently closed.Access is via Wapping entrance.Pete knight will know the exact position re New Bath parking.
Pete K
Well-known member
Ah, this one again!
So, DCA have heard from a few cavers over the last couple of months with varying experiences. I think Nige Atkins popped in for a chat and all was well with parking there as it was in the past, but there have been reports of a couple of issues more recently when cavers went in to ask permission. Mind you, I know a team who went last week with no issues at all. DCA would probably officially suggest you make alternative parking plans in the absence of a clear, repeated permission.
Personally speaking, I've not had any problems ever. I park at the far end on the 'dirty' verge bit, keeping clear of the hotel windows and 'nicer' parking. I've not had any problems, but have never asked for permission. Never been covert though, so it can't be that bad. Crack on, say sorry if accosted and let me/DCA know if you have any issues.
So, DCA have heard from a few cavers over the last couple of months with varying experiences. I think Nige Atkins popped in for a chat and all was well with parking there as it was in the past, but there have been reports of a couple of issues more recently when cavers went in to ask permission. Mind you, I know a team who went last week with no issues at all. DCA would probably officially suggest you make alternative parking plans in the absence of a clear, repeated permission.
Personally speaking, I've not had any problems ever. I park at the far end on the 'dirty' verge bit, keeping clear of the hotel windows and 'nicer' parking. I've not had any problems, but have never asked for permission. Never been covert though, so it can't be that bad. Crack on, say sorry if accosted and let me/DCA know if you have any issues.
DCA
Active member
Parking at the New Bath Hotel is allowed for cavers.
At the moment, please pop into the hotel and let them know who you are and how long you intend to be parked there. Please park as far away from the hotel as you can, be quiet and considerate.
We will be reviewing this later in the year an may introduce a more formal permit arrangement.
Nigel Atkins
DCA Access co coordinator
At the moment, please pop into the hotel and let them know who you are and how long you intend to be parked there. Please park as far away from the hotel as you can, be quiet and considerate.
We will be reviewing this later in the year an may introduce a more formal permit arrangement.
Nigel Atkins
DCA Access co coordinator
LarryFatcat
Active member
What's the latest on Cumberland Parking?
tdobson
Member
LarryFatcat said:
Here you go: https://peakdistrictcaving.info/home/the-caves/derwent-south/wapping-mine
Be aware: there's a height barrier on the car park to access the carpark mentioned. It's a pain for those with vans.
The best option is generally to shuttle people from their vans to the carpark mentioned. But you can also walk from Water Lane Cromford, but not recommended during high summer... when I did it last.
Have a great trip
Outdoor Miner
New member
E-mailed them ahead of my recent trip up there last month and they were very helpful and kind.
Paul Marvin
Member
We park as far away down the bit of road we can and have asked the gardener that works there and he said it was fine . I supposed it depends how many vehicles go and how discreet people are. That was the main thing that upset the apple cart at Holme bank far to many people at one time especially dive groups
LarryFatcat
Active member
I called in a few days before the trip, they were really nice at the hotel reception and 19 of us parked in the car park round the back of the hotel (including vans).2xw said:
Paul Marvin
Member
Just looking at this as listed peak district matlock bath isn't actually in the peak district,its in the derbyshire dales
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/maps/pdmap
Having said that I always thought Buxton was .
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/maps/pdmap
Having said that I always thought Buxton was .
Paul Marvin
Member
mch said:It's in the Peak District, just not in the National Park.Paul Marvin said:Just looking at this as listed peak district matlock bath isn't actually in the peak district,its in the derbyshire dales
https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/maps/pdmap
The peak district is the national park, if not wheres the border for the peak district ? Thats why its called the " Peak District National Park " I live 3 miles from Matlock but I don't live in the peak district
AR
Well-known member
The boundary of the national park is a highly artificial construct and excludes areas that have traditionally been though of as part of the Peak District, primarily the long tongue of ground down through Buxton to Flagg Moor, and the Wirksworth/Matlock area. These were excluded purely due to the numbers of active quarries in them when the park was created, not because they weren't "in the Peak".
Paul Marvin
Member
AR said:
Sounds like the same situation like Blaenau Ffestiniog being excluded from Snowdonia, I've been told by locals that was also due to quarries in the area and being in the park they would have been very restricted on how much and where they could dig big holes .