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Travelling
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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
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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
Open: Every day except Christmas. |
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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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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Castleton
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
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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Hope near Castleton
An idyllic situation and superb furnishings combine to make this lovely 17th century hillside cottage a perfect retreat for all seasons. There are beautiful panoramic moorland and valley views from the dining table! The cottage is at… Sleeps 5 + t/cot
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Pindale near Castleton
In a pretty woodland setting, in glorious walking and cycling country, this superb barn conversion enjoys a wealth of original character in its very comfortable, attractive interior and its own enclosed garden. Within ¾ mile, the charming village of Ca.. Sleeps 6 + child + cot
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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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