Derbyshire

Castleton

Castleton is a village in the Hope Valley at the western edge of the Peak District, known for its show caves carved into the limestone and the ruins of Peveril Castle above the village. Blue John stone, found only in this area, is mined and sold in local shops.

3 walks22 pubs & cafes

Taking your dog to Castleton

Dog walks: 3
Dog-friendly pubs & cafes: 22
Nearest vet: 5.1 miles
Nearby towns: 4

Walks from CastletonSee all 3 walks

Walk · Moorland/Heath

Peak District National Park

Castleton, Derbyshire

3 mi · Moderate

The Peak District National Park walk from Castleton via Mam Tor is about 3 miles, rated moderate, on open access moorland with grazing sheep. Dogs must be kept on a lead year-round because of livestock, with a legal 2-metre lead limit on open access land from 1 March to 31 July for ground-nesting bird protection.

Walk · Moorland/Heath

Mam Tor and the Great Ridge

Castleton, Derbyshire

5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead

The Mam Tor and Great Ridge walk is a 5.5-mile circular route from Castleton following the ridge with views into the Hope Valley on both sides. A well-made path throughout. Best suited to medium and large dogs due to exposed terrain in poor weather.

Walk · Moorland/Heath

Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook

Edale, Derbyshire

7.5 mi · Strenuous · Off-lead

Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook is a 7.5-mile strenuous walk to the highest point in the Peak District at 636 metres, climbing through a rocky clough to the peat moorland plateau. Best suited to large, fit dogs comfortable on steep, rough ground. Navigation skills required on the plateau in poor visibility. No stiles.

Pubs & cafesSee all 22 places