Castleton

Castleton is a pretty village in the Derbyshire Peak District, in England. It is termed a "honeypot" village due to the large numbers of tourists who are drawn to it each year. Its popularity is hardly surprising given its stunning location at the western end of the Hope Valley on the Peakshole Water, which is a tributary of the River Noe. It is nestled in the valley between a series of hills, most notable of which is the Great Ridge, which spans from Mam Tor to Back Tor to Back Tor and Lose Hill. Castleton is especially very popular for walkers, as it is a major walking centre, where routes up The Winnats, Cave Dale, Mam Tor, and Hollins Cross converge. The area's heritage is largely in lead mining, and four of the local caverns are now open to the public: Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Blue John Cavern (which is still mined on a small scale). Peveril's Castle is also a very popular attraction of the village, as a Scheduled Ancient Monument that originally belonged to William Peveril, the alleged illegitimate son of William the Conqueror.

As would be expected of a honeypot village, Castleton caters well for tourists, with a good number of pubs, restaurants, tea shops and holiday accommodation to choose from.