You can just turn up.

About 5/10 minutes, for the most part fairly flat, although there's a very short but pretty steep hill just prior to the cable car.

I think it would be very difficult if you have mobility issues. Well laid paths but very steep and the caves are a bit uneven under foot.

Yes there is a steep walking route. It was closed when we went in summer 2021 though so we had no choice but to take the cable car. Check before you go.

Yes, punch and Judy. Great play area...exciting ride up and down..our guide in the cave included the little ones in his talk..

Not that I was made a ware of. It is more to do with fitness and stability as being caves they are wet on the floor and one cave a lot of steps to ascend to exit.

HI there. You can't walk up to the Heights at the moment, the only way up is by cable car. You can walk down through the estate and back to the main car park in Matlock Bath, which takes about 40 minutes.

Hi there, dogs are allowed in the cable cars but not in the caverns, this is due to the small holes and winding tunnels inside, along with flashing lights that may scare the dogs. There is a dog walking route you can do while the rest of your party explores the caverns.

No once you arrive you can stay until the end of the day. The last cable car down is usually 4.30pm, or 5.00pm during school holidays and busy times.

Hi, cavern tours take place at the top, after you've arrived by cable car, and operate every fifteen minutes or so. There is no need to book a cavern tour, just join the next one.