Castleton Travel Guide

 josephineyoung Says:  As I was brought up in Castleton, I was often taken to this cavern on school outings which was great! ;)The cavern consists of several chambers and tunnels leading into the hillside. It was one of the first places to be mined for the semiprecious Blue John stone, which is... 

 suvanki Says:  The castle that gives the village its' name.Originally a wooden defence, built in 1080, it was rebuilt in stone around 1175 (at the same time as the church, which sits in the square below). 

 carlrea Says:  Being a car nut - i revel in getting to the actual destinantion as well as being at the actual destinantion, the Snakes pass runs from Glossop and halway you turn right and drop down into Hope valley and Castleton, a lovely road but dangerous - see also warnings and... 

 carlrea Says:  We went on the Speedwell Cavern recently which Descend the 105 steps from the almost hidden cavern entrance to the landing stage of an underground canal where you step on to your tour guide's boat. From here you glide quietly through the workings of a 200 year old lead mine.... 

 suvanki Says:  'The Church of Peak Castle'- dating back to the 12th century, its' history is closely linked with the nearby Pevril Castle.Of interest are the family box pews- (carved with the names of parishioners who worshipped here 300 years or more ago), a couple of bibles- including a... 

 suvanki Says:  Situated in the centre of Castleton, adjoining the car park, and near the bus stop.Visit here for upto date info on things to see and do in Castleton and surrounding areas. The staff are very helpful.As well as loads of free info leaflets etc, there are guide books,... 

 Smutzie Says:  Speedwell cavern can be a creepy place. You are required to put on a hard hat at the beginning of the tour. You then descend 105 steep steps to a boat. We were lucky to get there when it was not busy, so we didn't have to wait long. We had an excellent guide named Doug who... 

 Kettleman Says:  The shop and entrance to the Cavern is at the foot of the valley with the car-park opposite.The tour takes about 45 minutes to an hour and you get the chance to travel in a boat along the flooded tunnels and galleries.Each boat only takes around 20 people and at weekends and... 

 Kettleman Says:  Another of the four showcaves in the Castleton area. IMHO this one not as good as Speedwell if you have aonly one to visit in the day but still worth a visits if you can squeeze a couple in.Has a ship at the front selling the blue john semi-precious stone. 

 maverick-mw Says:  Not far from the town of Castleton is the remains of the road at Mam Torr. Destroyed by gradually shifting of the land, the road makes for an interesting walk. 

 maverick-mw Says:  Just across the road from the youth hostel is a small lane which leads to this walk beneath Peveril Castle. Worth a walk. 

 carlrea Says:  We popped on here on the off chance after walking around Castleton and spending a Sunday afternoon out there. The pub is a cosy affair that offers a lovely haven to tourists and walkers alike and you can sink into the big cosy chairs in front of a log fire if that is what... 

 carlrea Says:  We Just liked the look of it from the outside so we went in and when our food arrived we were not dissapointed and the surroundings were very much olde world.the present building was built in 1660 by the Hall family, one of the villages most prominent benefactors. Their... 

 josephineyoung Says:  Being a small village, you can imagine the nightlife in Castleton is not exactly wild! However, there are 6 pubs in total from which to choose from. The George pub is popular with locals, and offers a comfortable, relaxing and welcoming environment, and a friendly landlord...