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Castleton is one of the most popular in the Peak District. The village itself is a delightful cluster of stone cottages and interesting inns, ringed by limestone hills. It's a great base for walking, mountain biking and all round adventuring!
Our property is a 5 minute walk to the main carpark in Castleton, where you start the Mam Tor & the Great Ridge Walk, this passes both Treak Cliff and Blue John Cavern, which are unique show caverns and two of the most-loved attractions in the Peak District National Park.
Castleton sits beneath the protection of a castle keep known as Peveril Castle. Built in Norman times by William I’s illegitimate son, William Peveril, it was to protect the king’s rights to the forest that then covered vast areas of the Peak District.
Aside from the castle, some of the older buildings in the village are the Castle Hotel, one of 6 pubs, dating back to the 17th century and Castleton Hall.
Caverns
There are four caverns either in the village or very close to its centre, all with different characteristics;
Peak Cavern
Just a few steps from the door of the cottage. Unusual rock formations, the eerie sound of running water and echoes of a bygone age all await you here. Deep into the cliff is the Cavern’s imposing entrance chamber – the largest natural cave entrance in the British Isles.
Aside from lead mining, another former local industry was rope making. This took place in the entrance to Peak Cavern until the mid 20th century and the rope walk can still be seen, stretching almost 100 metres into the cave. This industry dates back several centuries and at one time there were several small rope-maker’s cottages inside the cavern entrance.
Blue John Cavern
Famous for Britain’s rarest mineral, Blue John, first discovered at Castleton by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. The Blue John Cavern is home to 8 of the 14 known veins of this beautiful mineral. Blue John is still mined from Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Cavern, both former lead mines.
Speedwell Cavern
Takes you on an incredible boat journey on its underground canal built to transport lead ore.
Treak Cliff Cavern
Treakcliffe Cavern is of international fame and geological importance. Still a working mine, it has also been a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest for many years. Tours include its history and geography.