Castleton
A stone village at the western end of the Hope Valley, from which four show caves, a Norman castle and the Mam Tor and Great Ridge trails all start.
Castleton is the most popular village in the northern Peak District. It sits at the western end of the Hope Valley, where limestone meets sandstone. Four open show caves surround the village: Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern. On the hill above sits Peveril Castle, built by the Normans. The village is also the starting point for climbing Mam Tor and walking the Great Ridge. It has many tearooms, pubs and shops selling Blue John fluorite jewellery, a local specialty. You can take a bus from Sheffield (about 1 hour), or take the train to Hope station and walk about 3 km. Parking is tight on weekends and during school holidays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Peveril Castle
- Peak Cavern
- Speedwell Cavern
- Winnats Pass
- Blue John Cavern
- Mam Tor
- Derwent Dam
- Ladybower Reservoir