My Favourite Derbyshire Village - Castleton

Castleton, my favourite village in the peak, it is so beautifully picturesque and there is so much to see and do. 

Here are my top 5 favourite things to do in Castleton. 

1. See the view from Mam Tor 

Also known as the shivering mountain, Mam Tor stands out amongst other peaks due to its unique crumbling face.

There are several routes to the top. You can either park in Castleton Village and take a long hike up, or park at Mam Tor National car park (S33 8WA) for a shorter stroll to the top. 

2. Trek Over Caverns at Cave Dale 

As you make your way through the rocky opening, you are actually walking over underground caves (peak cavern). 

You also get a great rear view of Pevril Castle from the farside of Cave Dale. 

3. Driving through Winnats Pass 

One of the UK's most scenic roads. Road trip anyone? 

Pull up and climb to the tops for the best view of Winnats Pass from above.

4. Exploring the Caverns 

Castleton is home to several caverns and caves; Blue John Cavern famous for the blue john stone which is available to purchase at many shops in the village.

Speedwell Cavern; tour this cave by boat for spectacular scenes underneath Winnats Pass.

Treck Cliff Cavern; also home to blue john stone, you can learn the history of it through a guided tour.

Peak Cavern; known as the devils arse, this cave has the largest natural cave entrance in the UK it is regularly transformed into a pop up cinema. Ticket anyone? 

5. A Stroll To River Cottage 

One of the UKs most instagrammed villages and the villages most instagrammed spot. Are you surprised? 

Parking at Castleton is easy, you can either park at the visitor centre car park or along Old Mam Tor Road. Failing that, you can park at Peak Cavern car park just before Winnats Pass.

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- The Serial Adventurer