Top 7 Budget-friendly Things to do in Castleton, England

July 25, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Castleton, United Kingdom including Peak Mountaineering, Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill, Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton Walk, Cave Dale, Peveril Castle, Castleton Visitor Centre.
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1. Peak Mountaineering

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Peak Mountaineering

Peak Mountaineering is a specialist provider of mountain activities based in the heart of the Peak District National Park. We offer climbing, navigation, hillwalking, scrambling, expeditions and national governing body qualifications to everyone from families to adults. We are also ITC first aid trainers and we can manage all your personal or professional first aid training requirements. Join us in the Peak District for a great adventure and a very warm welcome.

2. Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill

Castleton, Peak District National Park England +44 7854 024242 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kinder-edale-and-the-dark-peak/trails/mam-tor-circular-walk
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Ridge Walk Mam Tor to Losehill

Reviewed By 677KarenL

Highly recommend this walk in the Peak District - it's a firm favourite. I love the great outdoors and this really is an area of unspoilt natural beauty. Walks for all abilities - simply from the NT car park up to the top of Mam Tor peak to take in the views or to carry on and follow the ridge all along and descend into Castletown for a walk around. It's a stunning walk that I will happily do time and time again!

3. Treak Cliff Cavern

Buxton Road, Castleton, Peak District National Park S33 8WP England +44 1433 620571 [email protected] http://www.bluejohnstone.com
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Treak Cliff Cavern

Started as a Blue John mine over 300 years ago, Treak Cliff Cavern continues to mine, process and manufacture ornamental items and jewellery from Blue John Stone today. On the 40 minute guided tour visitors can see the most abundant veins of Blue John Stone in the world and some of the 'finest stalactites' in the Peak District. We also have a shop with a vast array of rocks and minerals from around the world. Visit our free to enter museum and read about the history of the mine and see some beautiful antique Blue John ornaments, after which you can enjoy a slice of Blue John cake and refreshments from our on site cafe while admiring the view down the valley.

Reviewed By Sozlovesholisays - Ipswich, United Kingdom

We managed to nip into the cavern just before a bus of school children arrived. We had a private tour with Lorna, she was such a knowledgeable guide as well as being amusing too. We really enjoyed the whole experience including a lovely cup of tea from the on site cafe. All the staff were so friendly it made it so much more enjoyable.

4. Castleton Walk

Castleton Village Car Park A625 Sheffield to Chapel-en-le-Frith road, Castleton, Peak District National Park England http://derbyshire-peakdistrict-co-uk.leia.parcomweb.net/castletonwalk.htm
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Castleton Walk

Reviewed By gailee272 - Stone, United Kingdom

We walked from Hope to Castleton- a beautiful village to walk round- some amazing views- lots to explore- good pubs- a great pace.

5. Cave Dale

Castleton, Peak District National Park England
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Cave Dale

Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom

To see the best views (and escape from the maddening crowds) then you need to climb up through Cave Dale. At the bottom is an interesting information board, and then a steady climb up a small rock strewn path leads up to the top and level with the castle. When you reach the top and then head right, and not through the gate, and you will see Peveril Castle. As you walk towards the castle the area at the end facing the castle is the original entrance to it. Where you are standing is actually where a small market was held selling wares to the castle inhabitants. Lovely bit of history and the views down Cave Dale and over Castleton are amazing. Definitely worth the walk up.

6. Peveril Castle

Castleton, Peak District National Park S33 8WQ England +44 1433 620613 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/peveril-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=peveril%20castle
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Peveril Castle

Reviewed By Jamlee1917

The handy information boards revealed that Peveril Castle has only ever seen one military engagement and was rarely, if ever, visited by most of England's monarchs in the centuries since the Norman invasion - maybe they were put off by the steep climb! But even if royalty neglected the castle, these two commoners enjoyed the trip! Part of the castle's lack of preparedness for combat was that they built a keep without a kitchen, so we'd thoroughly recommend taking a packed lunch to get around that one too. We had a cheese roll and some peanuts, best served with a good view ;)

7. Castleton Visitor Centre

Buxton Road, Castleton, Peak District National Park S33 8WP England +44 1629 816572 [email protected] http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/castleton
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Castleton Visitor Centre

Castleton is a beautiful village situated in the Hope Valley, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor (the shivering mountain) and the ancient Peveril Castle, the village is popular for it’s show caves, Blue John stone, history, shops, and walking. Fully refurbished in 2017, it's now the premier visitor centre in the Peak District National Park, with exciting information displays, a dedicated space for the Castleton Historical Society’s museum, expansive retail area, an area for activities, as well as a café serving a selection of local produce.

Reviewed By amylB1128GG - Sheffield, United Kingdom

I visited today with my boyfriend the museum part was great and the gift shop lovely in particular very helpful staff who went the extra mile for me and helped me to get a particular picture. I would definitely recommend this place it was a great experience.

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