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Travelling
To Get Here
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end of A6187, from A57 south on A6013 then west on A6187. From
A6, A619 from Bakewell,
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Derbyshire
Guides & Maps
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 Castleton
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Castleton, at
the heart of the Peak District, is a small village at the
top of the Hope Valley. Surrounded by high hills, including
Mam Tor, and overlooked by Peveril Castle. A formidable area,
which even beat the roadmakers.
Celts and Romans occupied
this area, and the 1086 castle protected the village as it
grew based on mining lead and precious stone.. Today the village
is famous for the show caves where Blue John is mined. Originally
the area had 16 mines for the precious stone, but now only
smaller pieces are found.
These caves are only
the start of the cave system and the area is very popular
with cavers, even though winter flooding occurs.
Oak Apple Day, the
29th May, is celebrated with a procession.
The church, St Edminds,
is worth a look, although heavily restored in the 19th century.
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Location
Map of Castleton |
What
To See -
Castleton Tourist Attractions
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 Castleton
Village Museum, Methodist Church School Room, Buxton
Road, Castleton, S33 8WP. Village life through the ages. Tel:
01433 620950  |
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Castle, Market Place, Castleton, S33 8WQ, Norman castle
with good views above the village. Built by William The Conqueror.
Tel: 01433 620613
Open: Apr-Sep: 10.00-18:00 daily, Oct: 10.00-17.00 daily, Nov
-Mar: Wed -Sun 10.00-16:00. Closed Xmas & New Year. |
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Cavern, Peak Cavern Road, Castleton, S33 8WS In the heart
of the village, this boasts the largest cave entrance in Britain,
once a home to a village of rope makers, the buildings are now
gone. Guided tours into the Great Cave and Devil's Dining Room,
450 feet down. Shop, etc .Tel: 01433 620285
Open: Daily Easter-Oct,weekends Nov-Easter |
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John Cavern, Buxton Road, Castleton, S33 8WP, With 8
of the 14 known veins of Blue John, it has been the source of
these stones for over 300 years, large water worn cave with
high chambers over 150 feet tall. Shop, etc, Tel: 01433 620638
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Cavern, Winnats Pass, Castleton, S33 8WA take the steps
to the boat with guide into the flooded remains of an 18th century
lead mine, with 'the bottomless pit', an underground lake. Queues
in popular times.Tel: 01433 620512
Open: Every day except Christmas. |
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Cliff Cavern, Castleton, S33 8WP, 18th century mine,
part natural, cave system, mined since 1750, good stalagmites
and stalactites, Witches' Cavern, Pillar, the largest piece
of Blue John. Shop, etc Tel: 01433 62057
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| Derwent
and Ladywell Reservoirs, drive through Hope Valley, the
A6187 then north on the A6013 to these reservoirs, easy walking
and there is a summer bus to take you up to Howden Reservoir.
Derwent was used for practice by the famous "Dam Busters"
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Where
To Stay in Castleton
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Main Road Hathersage S32 1BB MAP
History as an Inn for over 500 years, bought in 1996 by an hotelier of over 3 decades experience. Stone walls, oak beams, open fires and antique furniture, original characteristics preserved by tasteful renovation.
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Main Road Grindleford Hathersage S32 2HE MAP
The Maynard Arms has a reputation for fine food and quality accommodation. The hotel is situated in the heart of the Peak National, and has fine views of the Derbyshire Hills. Set in glorious surroundings at the north eastern end of the
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How Lane Hope Valley Castleton S33 8WJ MAP
Fern Cottage is a delightful bed and breakfast guest house nestling in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The stone cottage lies at the very centre of the picturesque village of Castleton.
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Bradwell near Castleton S33 9GQ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This outstanding Grade II Listed property is spread over three floors and has retained many of its original features including exposed beams....
Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 397.00-1102.00
Sleeps up to 8 in 3 bedrooms.
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Bradwell near Castleton S33 9JB Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This stone-built end terrace cottage is situated in the pretty village of Bradwell, 11 miles from Buxton....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 206.00-376.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Hathersage S32 1DD Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
A stone built holiday property in the popular village of Hathersage. Well equipped accommodation, and all the accommodation is on the first floor....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 192.00-299.00
Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms.
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Hathersage S32 1AZ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
Rokeby Cottage has 2 bedrooms and offer sleeping accommodation for 3 It is semi-detached and has been decorated to a very high standard throughout, offering superb views of the village and the Peak District National Park....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 190.00-335.00
Sleeps up to 3 in 2 bedrooms.
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Bradwell near Castleton S33 9HZ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This charming, semi-detached town house is on the outskirts of the village of Bradwell and is set over three floors The property has been restored thoughtfully to afford welcoming and comfortable accommodation throughout....
Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 199.00-405.00
Sleeps up to 5 in 3 bedrooms.
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Castleton Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Combining 400 year old beams with contemporary and very comfortable furnishing, this delightful cottage sits in a row of three at the heart of Castleton's picturesque marketplace in a superb walking area with waymarked paths in all directions. Yard......
Sleeps 4 + child + t/cot
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Hope near Castleton Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Enjoying panoramic views over hills and valley, and superb quality furnishings, this premium quality cottage is beautifully decorated throughout. Set on a peaceful non working farm adjacent to National Trust land it is within ½ mile is an excellent din…...
Sleeps 2
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Around
The Castleton Area
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the Hope Valley, either by walking or driving. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Edale (2.29 miles) Eyam (5.65 miles) Chapel-en-le-Frith (5.68 miles) Buxton (8.08 miles) Bakewell (9.89 miles) Glossop (9.99 miles) Sheffield (12.93 miles) Macclesfield (15.60 miles) Chesterfield (16.26 miles) Ashton-under-Lyne (16.45 miles) Matlock (16.88 miles) |
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Area
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Our
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