Castleton Round-Trip

Walking the Castleton Round-Trip Trail is a popular activity in the Peak District due to the sheer volume of highlights that can be found along the route. Setting out from the charming village of Castleton, you will make your way to the southwest to walk through the tranquil limestone valley of Cave Dale and view the ruins of Peveril Castle, a beautiful fortification dating back to the era of the Norman Conquest. From here, you will traverse an open stretch of picturesque English countryside, before arriving at the summit of Mam Tor. Instead of traversing The Great Ridge, you will descend the hillside to the north and make your way down into the village of Edale along the winding banks of the River Noe.

After a short walk to Grindsbrook Booth – where you can most certainly stop for some mid-walk refreshments at The Old Nags Head – turn back to the south and climb up The Great Ridge to its low point at Hollins Cross. Now you can traverse the undulating ridgeline to the east, walking over Back Tor and Lose Hill, before descending along its southeastern slope. From here, you will once again need to cut across the open farmland before arriving back in Castleton where you began your adventure.

Other amazing walks in Peak District National Park

Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. Or see all of our Peak District walks on 10Adventures.