Castleton has many cafes, pubs and shops to visit. The first 2 kms of the walk is beside a road but there is a footpath all the way. You walk through the secret valley of Cave Dale and you will also travel through the dramatic Winnats Pass. From Castleton, travelling south you will travel through some typical limestone scenery, providing wonderful views across the valley to the Great Ridge. Whilst this walk is not too long there is some hill walking which will reward with fine views. There is a section of quiet lane walking on this route as you come out of Castleton, so please be careful at this point. The walk finishes with a peaceful riverside walk. Lovely scenery to admire, two enchanting villages with a variety of cafes, pubs and shops to visit. Castleton walk 2Ĭompared to the other walks from Castleton this circular walk from Castleton to the village of Hope is quite easy going. There are plenty of places to visit for refreshment in the village. If you decide to visit the castle, the steep climb up to it will reward you with an amazing view over Hope Valley. The route will give you quite a steep climb from there then take you along the Limestone Way and around the ruins of Peveril Castle.

You can tour the cave if you wish to see unusual rock formations, and listen to the eerie sound of the running waters. You will go past the very interesting Peak Cavern, the largest natural cave entrance in the UK. This short circular Castleton walk gives some lovely Peak District Scenery to enjoy. Here are 5 Castleton walks ranging from 2.5 miles to 8.5 miles in length which you will find on the Derbyshire Walks App. Castleton Walks Castleton is a lovely village located in the High Peak District of Derbyshire.

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