Introducing Castleton
Nestled in the shadow of 517m-high Mam Tor and crowned by the ruins of Peveril Castle, the neat little settlement of Castleton has a couple of narrow lanes with sturdy gritstone houses and colourful gardens, and a good collection of cosy country pubs. Oh yes – and about a million tourists on summer weekends. But don’t let that put you off. Come here at a quieter time to enjoy good walks, and marvel at the famous ‘showcaves’, where a semiprecious stone called Blue John has been mined for centuries.
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Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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RE: Peak district, near youlgreave
by mike9 25 July 2011
#6 - Hathersage is extremely popular and if you intend to stay there I suggest you try and make a booking as soon as possible. From Hathersa…
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RE: Peak District in November
by coj 04 November 2010
I did exactly the same trip with my girlfriend last November! We stayed in Castleton, which is a fairly small village. There are some…
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RE: East Midlands
by SilverMaple 21 April 2010
Sounds to me as if you’ve picked the wrong place for an urban holiday. Some nice things in Nottingham, as people have said. But no-one…
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