Castleton in general

Overview ------------ Castleton is a great place to visit for a day or weekend. If you get chance visit Hope on the way - another lovely village. Location ----------- Castleton lies in the peak district national park. This is just west of Sheffield. It is quite a long and winding road to Castleton but there are numerous places to stop and take in the magical views. There are also a number of good pubs on the way. Attractions -------------- The village in itself is an attraction. Take a walk along the winding streets and to the church in the centre. It is open most days to tourists. Some interesting independants shops ...  Read the complete review

I have had the pleasure of spending a whole summer working in and around Castleton and it is such a beautiful and friendly little village where you can forget the stresses of living in a big town. I lived in the local YHA hostel while I was working on a childrens holiday camp and the hostel is pretty good. it has retained its historical features and looks impressive from the outside. many of the rooms have retained their fireplaces, although purely for show. the village has a very small population of a few hundred, but has many pubs!there is such a local community spirit. a couple of the pubs happily have lock-ins most nights of the week. the local primary ...  Read the complete review

On a recent trip to Castleton I was amazed how hospitable this place was. I was less than impressed when we were visiting my sister in law and she suggested a visit to Castleton, I don't do history, walks or anything like it. So off we went with me moaning quietly, as I didn't want to offend the family, the weather was miserable and so was I as we stepped out of the car. We decided to visit one of the caverns located within Castleton itself, WOW I s was so surprised I totally loved it, yes it's not my usual scene but I found myself picking up leaflet after leaflet and reading about the place. We visited caverns and had a really good look round ...  Read the complete review

Well, I love visiting Castleton and have done since my very first visit in 1985, when I stayed in the youth hostel in the centre, at the foot of Peveril castle. The small village is so beautiful that it has to be re-visited as often as possible as there is always a new area to walk each time. I first stayed in Castleton before our attempt at crossing the Pennines in the world record of what was then 9 days, (to which we were not very successful, in fact we failed by 16 days due to unforeseen circumstances). We were based at the youth hostel for the start before we would clamber over the east Mam Tor, (or the shivering mountain) and into Edale, the start ...  Read the complete review

I live in a lovely part of world! I am near enough to towns and cities for shops and I am on the edge of the Peak District for all the beautiful scenery and history. A short bus or car ride puts me in the heart of the countryside and I love to visit the villages nearby. One of these lovely places is Castleton. ~~~WHERE IS CASTLETON? Castleton (as I said before) is in the Peak District National Park. Though firmly in the countryside, it is within relatively easy reach of surrounding towns and cities. It is located between the two regions of the Peak District known as the Dark and White Peaks ~ the Dark Peak consists of dark gritstone edges lies ...  Read the complete review