From here Mable never seems as interested and I am in the view – Mam Tor, Win Hill and the Treak Cliff Cavern are all in view and whatever the weather, it always presents the Peak District at its most breath taking. Follow this for another few minutes and take a left onto to a rough track. Once you emerge from the village, continue down the road for about 5 minutes until you get to a lane on your right hand side. Heading out of Castleton, towards the hills (rather than back to Hope) is a little bit more of that famous “pawdicure” but with the scenery in front, fresh air and expectation of the walk to come, it is well worth the extra effort – you can park nearer to Speedwell Cavern, if you can/want, but when lucky enough to park in the village you can benefit on your return by a taking in the pleasures of a pub or cafe stop, before returning home. I think, however, that it is also in the most stunning village location, being as it is situated at the head of the Hope Valley, in a bowl surrounded by the most fabulous slopes, sitting at the foot of breath taking drops crowned by the ruins of Peveril Castle – it really is quite unique. If it wasn’t for the fact that Mable doesn’t get on with shoppers (owing to stopping mid tracks quite often to site see and much to the detriment of anyone following) I would spend more time wandering its quaint lanes and alleys, visiting the cafe’s shops and even the small museum. It is one that requires Mable and I to drive and park up in Castleton, which, depending on time of the day week year, is not always an easy feat!Ĭastleton is a fabulous Peak District village, quite often bustling with visitors but always quaint and well worth a visit especially when combined with a country walk around it.
This is a walk which starts with a walk, if you know what I mean. Home » Peak District Online » Peak District Villages » Castleton » Castleton via Mam Tor – Peak District Walks
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