Castles And Caverns – Castleton, Derbyshire

Castleton, Derbyshire is where the limestone of the White Peak and the shales and gritstone of the Dark Peak collide.Distance: 5 miles (8km)Minimum time 3hrsAscent/gradient 820ft (250m)Level of difficulty EasyPaths: Path below Blue John Mines can be tricky in wintry conditions, a few stilesLandscape: Limestone ravines and high pasturelandSuggested map: aqua3 OS Outdoor Leisure 1 Dark Peak

OS Maps Required

OS Explorer Map (102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 111) Cornwall Set

Map of Trail