Top Things to do in Castleton
The 10 Best Things to do in Castleton, England
Discover the best top things to do in Castleton, United Kingdom including Peak Mountaineering, Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, St Edmund's Church, Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton Walk, Cave Dale, Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Peveril Castle, Castleton Visitor Centre.
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1. Peak Mountaineering
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5.0 based on 599 reviews
Peak Mountaineering is a specialist provider of mountain activities based in the heart of the Peak District National Park. We offer climbing, navigation, hillwalking, scrambling, expeditions and national governing body qualifications to everyone from families to adults. We are also ITC first aid trainers and we can manage all your personal or professional first aid training requirements. Join us in the Peak District for a great adventure and a very warm welcome.
2. Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill
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5.0 based on 756 reviews
Reviewed By 677KarenL
Highly recommend this walk in the Peak District - it's a firm favourite. I love the great outdoors and this really is an area of unspoilt natural beauty. Walks for all abilities - simply from the NT car park up to the top of Mam Tor peak to take in the views or to carry on and follow the ridge all along and descend into Castletown for a walk around. It's a stunning walk that I will happily do time and time again!
3. St Edmund's Church
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom
When in Castleton, a wander around the church and the grounds is a must. Lovely old church with some interesting grave stones. Sadly due to the Coronavirus restrictions the church was closed, but nonetheless, the grounds are a nice distraction and very peaceful detour when on your way to, or from, the castle.
4. Treak Cliff Cavern
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4.5 based on 738 reviews
Started as a Blue John mine over 300 years ago, Treak Cliff Cavern continues to mine, process and manufacture ornamental items and jewellery from Blue John Stone today. On the 40 minute guided tour visitors can see the most abundant veins of Blue John Stone in the world and some of the 'finest stalactites' in the Peak District. We also have a shop with a vast array of rocks and minerals from around the world. Visit our free to enter museum and read about the history of the mine and see some beautiful antique Blue John ornaments, after which you can enjoy a slice of Blue John cake and refreshments from our on site cafe while admiring the view down the valley.
Reviewed By Sozlovesholisays - Ipswich, United Kingdom
We managed to nip into the cavern just before a bus of school children arrived. We had a private tour with Lorna, she was such a knowledgeable guide as well as being amusing too. We really enjoyed the whole experience including a lovely cup of tea from the on site cafe. All the staff were so friendly it made it so much more enjoyable.
5. Castleton Walk
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By gailee272 - Stone, United Kingdom
We walked from Hope to Castleton- a beautiful village to walk round- some amazing views- lots to explore- good pubs- a great pace.
6. Cave Dale
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom
To see the best views (and escape from the maddening crowds) then you need to climb up through Cave Dale. At the bottom is an interesting information board, and then a steady climb up a small rock strewn path leads up to the top and level with the castle. When you reach the top and then head right, and not through the gate, and you will see Peveril Castle. As you walk towards the castle the area at the end facing the castle is the original entrance to it. Where you are standing is actually where a small market was held selling wares to the castle inhabitants. Lovely bit of history and the views down Cave Dale and over Castleton are amazing. Definitely worth the walk up.
7. Peak Cavern
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4.0 based on 906 reviews
This cave was also known as "The Devil's Arse" by the rope-makers that worked at its entrance for centuries.
Reviewed By adampE9169RT
If the drive through the valley to Castleton wasn’t amazing enough the tour of the cave made the trip even more worth it, our Guide Felix was a very knowledgeable and polite lad, his stories of the rope makers and child cave workers made for interesting listening and you could tell He has a lot of passion for his job. The walks behind the castle were stunning and well worth a visit too ????????
8. Speedwell Cavern
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4.0 based on 1,424 reviews
Speedwell Cavern is set at the foot of the spectacular Winnats Pass, high above the village of Castleton. You go down 106 steps and board a boat that takes you through the workings of a 230 year old lead mine. Your guide recounts what it must have been like to carve out these tunnels using only the most primitive hand-tools, and tells you the story of the mine which opens into a huge natural chamber, the Bottomless-Pit Cavern. Speedwell Cavern is open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day). Tours leave at regular intervals through the day, and last for between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Like most caves in the area it is not suitable if you suffer from Claustrophobia. There is a discounted Joint Ticket available with the nearby Peak Cavern. There is a gift shop on site selling a wide range of souvenirs, minerals, rock and fossils together with jewellery set with the local Blue John Stone. There is a pay & display car park on site (currently £4.00. Cavern visitors get a £2 refund voucher redeemable off ticket purchases). Tickets are transferable with Peak Cavern's car park for those on a Joint Ticket. There is more information on the Cavern's web site.
Reviewed By Q3980CUgavinw
Fun easy interesting trip on a small boat deep in the caves and tunnels. Alex the tour guide was fun informative and friendly. Plenty of pubs down the road for dinner too! It’s a bit on the pricey side but not too bad if you get the 2 cave pass
9. Peveril Castle
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4.0 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By Jamlee1917
The handy information boards revealed that Peveril Castle has only ever seen one military engagement and was rarely, if ever, visited by most of England's monarchs in the centuries since the Norman invasion - maybe they were put off by the steep climb! But even if royalty neglected the castle, these two commoners enjoyed the trip! Part of the castle's lack of preparedness for combat was that they built a keep without a kitchen, so we'd thoroughly recommend taking a packed lunch to get around that one too. We had a cheese roll and some peanuts, best served with a good view ;)
10. Castleton Visitor Centre
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Castleton is a beautiful village situated in the Hope Valley, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor (the shivering mountain) and the ancient Peveril Castle, the village is popular for it’s show caves, Blue John stone, history, shops, and walking. Fully refurbished in 2017, it's now the premier visitor centre in the Peak District National Park, with exciting information displays, a dedicated space for the Castleton Historical Society’s museum, expansive retail area, an area for activities, as well as a café serving a selection of local produce.
Reviewed By amylB1128GG - Sheffield, United Kingdom
I visited today with my boyfriend the museum part was great and the gift shop lovely in particular very helpful staff who went the extra mile for me and helped me to get a particular picture. I would definitely recommend this place it was a great experience.
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