Castleton

Castleton is a small town in the National Park in . Its two main claims to fame are the 12th-century Peveril Castle and a series of four show caves, where minerals including Blue John, unique to this area, have been mined.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Peveril Castle and Mam Tor.

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Peak
is a 517 m hill near in the High Peak of , England.

Cave
, also known as the Devil's Arse, is one…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Edale and Bradwell.

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Village
is a village and civil parish in the of . is situated 2 miles southeast of Castleton.

Castleton

Latitude
53.3407° or 53° 20′ 27″ north
Longitude
-1.7885° or 1° 47′ 19″ west
Elevation
771 feet (235 metres)
Open location code
9C5W86R6+7J
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Smalldale and Hope Valley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Castleton Town defences and Barker Bank.

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