Castleton, Derbyshire and the Peak District

Castleton is an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District National Park. There is plenty to see and do, both for people seeking relaxation and tranquility, and for those looking for an active break. The town itself has a good selection of shops, pubs, places to eat and walks are available from the doorstep of the pub.

The landscape of the Peak Park is especially good for walkers and climbers, with interesting terrain varying from beautiful, wooded valleys to rugged moorland.

The White Peak is characterised by its limestone landscape with flat plateaux, dales, woodland and rivers. The Dark Peak, in contrast, is known for its gritstone edges - popular with rock climbers, and fast flowing streams and valleys.

Castleton village sits at the very top of the White Peak, but also near to the Dark Peak, so it's possible to enjoy both contrasting areas quite easily.

Aside from walking and climbing, other activities popular in the Peak District are gliding, horse riding, golf and fishing, to name but a few.

Within the village of Castleton itself, you'll find the famous show caves including the Blue John Cavern and Peak Cavern, newly referred to as the Devil's Arse! The Cavern is home to eight of the fourteen known varieties of the beautiful Blue John Stone. The mineral has been mined here for centuries. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen. Blue John can be seen in it's natural state along with stalactites, stalagmites and huge caverns.
 

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