Lying in the lee of mysterious Man Tor, locally known as the 'Shivering Mountain', Castleton is one of the most beautifully-situated villages in the White Peak.
Whether you approach through the dramatic limestone gorge of Winnats Pass or from the Hope Valley, you'll appreciate the fabulous views created by its location on the cusp of the Peak District's breathtaking limestone and gritstone landscapes.
I actually visited Castleton when I was younger at Christmas time and it was just stunning. I really hope to go back again around Christmas time one year.
Speedwell Cavern
Here, you buy your ticket and wait for your boat. You pop on your helmet and go down the stairs, 450m under the Hills of Castleton. Once on the boat you are taken through the cave, learning about the history of the miners in this eighteenth century lead mine, and to the awesome Bottomless Pit.
These photos are taken just outside of the cavern...
We then took a little walk...
Peak Cavern AKA The Devil's Arse
A riverside walk takes you past centuries old miners' cottages, opening out into a spectacular limestone gorge. Ahead of you are 280ft high vertical cliffs, with the ruins of Peveril Castle towering above.
Within this entrance chamber you will see the remains of an ancient village where a whole community lived and worked making ropes for the local lead mines for more than 400 years.
Finally, we stopped off for some food in one of the local pubs, got an ice cream and drove home.
Love,
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